Senior Technical Project Manager - Tac Comm (Onsite)

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.

• 2+ Years Experience with the systems development process, including requirements capture, design, decomposition, integration, and verification/validation.

• 1+ Years of proven leadership of large-scale programs throughout the full development lifecycle, with strong proficiency in project management methodologies (e.g., Waterfall, SAFe Agile) and financial tools such as Earned Value Management (EVM).

• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required .​

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

• Experience working in an Agile environment.

• Exceptionally strong communication skills, experience presenting technical data to program management and executive leadership.

• Prior experience in a defense or aerospace engineering environment.

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Senior Technical Project Manager – Tactical Communications to join our team in Cedar Rapids, IA. We’re looking for a driven and experienced Technical Project Manager to lead a cross-functional Integrated Product Team focused on developing next-generation Tactical Communications. This role plays a key part in advancing technologies from early-stage concepts (low TRL) through accreditation and full-scale production.

As part of our Systems Engineering team, you’ll work on cutting-edge solutions that support critical programs. We value innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. If you're a creative problem-solver with a passion for technology and a desire to make a real impact, we want to hear from you. Join us and help shape the future of secure systems!

What YOU will do:

• Work closely with a highly motivated and dedicated team of professionals while managing product development efforts, helping to provide solutions to our customers.

• Interact and interface with External Customers

• Participate in the systems development lifecycle, including trade study execution, system design, requirements definition, requirements allocation, requirement traceability, systems integration, verification testing and qualification.

• Manage Program Schedule and Cost Performance (SPI / CPI) for small to medium sized programs, and help generate the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)

• Collaborate across many engineering disciplines to execute program milestones 

• Facilitate customer demonstration events and program reviews both onsite and offsite 

• Lead bid and proposal efforts 

• Present technical and program data to customers and executive leadership 

• Ability to travel up to 10%

What YOU will learn:

• You will gain technical leadership experience, mentorship opportunities, and exposure to very influential individuals within Mission Systems that will help advance your career.

• You will obtain invaluable experience working with our space specialists, our customer base, and cross-functional integrated product team.

• You can take flight to becoming knowledgeable in space products with exposure to the variety of business and products in an ever-evolving field. We are growing, so can you!

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. With 68,000 employees across 46 countries around the world, we offer an extensive flight list of opportunities to explore the depth of our organization. Join us and help build a more advanced, more autonomous, more connected, more electric and more sustainable future! 

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today. 

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