Senior Principal Project Engineer, Deputy Program Chief (DPC) – Future Systems Product Line (ONSITE)

2026-10-20

United States of America

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-107 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 107

Onsite

The company will offer immigration sponsorship for this position, if needed.​ The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience
• Demonstrated experience leading an avionics engineering project, systems engineering team, or software engineering development team.
• Experience leading pursuit activities.
• Prior experience presenting to both customers and senior leadership.
• Experience with project cost/schedule/performance management using earned value principles and Microsoft Project.
• Experience in ARP-4754 and DO-178 avionics certification requirements
• Experience with project estimating/bidding and project planning

• Demonstrated experience leading Product Line execution teams.
• Demonstrated experience with leading an Agile development.
• Experience with Cert Dev Ops.
• Experience with Pro Line Fusion

None/Not Required

Not Required

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Future Systems Product Line team is developing the next generation Collins avionics system architecture and features. As Deputy Program Chief, you will be a key member of the leadership team guiding execution, driving pursuit activities, and shaping the future avionics architecture.  

This is an onsite position in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

  

• →Possess a strong working knowledge of Collins avionics, and a strong understanding of the relationships between all functional disciplines including Systems, Software, Hardware, Project, Safety, Tools, and Certification. 
• →Collaborate with Program Managers, SYS/SW group leaders, and project leads to develop the product line execution plan for the Future Systems product line, advanced capabilities, and the associated program deployments. The DPC will assist in leading execution to ensure the project meets the technical and certification requirements, remains on schedule, and stays within budget constraints.
• →Lead the product line pursuit activities supporting customer RFPs.
• →Mentor and develop less experienced project engineers. 
• →Generate engineering pursuit packages for Future Systems pursuits. 
• →Generate engineering development bids and estimates for high complexity avionics products. Coordinates bid inputs from a variety of engineering disciplines. May lead medium-complexity proposal efforts, coordinating inputs from various project engineers. 
• →Track, analyze, and report earned value metrics as required to understand program status and performance. Able to analyze data and determine appropriate actions to correct developing problems before they impact overall project performance. Reports performance against the plan, understanding both technical and programmatic impacts. 
• →Create and maintain risk/opportunity and mitigation plans. 
• →Prepare and deliver program updates, milestones reviews, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies at regular program reviews.
• →Work autonomously and demonstrate strong self-starter leadership traits.
• →Provide input into financial forecast, variance analysis, and long-range planning.
• →Represent Collins Aerospace to the customer and other internal and external stakeholders. 

  

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