Principal Systems Engineer - Technical Program Manager (TPM) (ONSITE)

Principal Systems Engineer - Technical Program Manager (TPM)Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace delivers the capabilities, portfolio, and expertise needed to solve our customers' toughest challenges and meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.The Open Systems Solutions (OSS) Products Team in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer - Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead next-generation Open System Architecture product development. This organization develops open standards–compliant modular solutions and enables rapid deployment of mission critical capabilities to the warfighter.

As part of Collins Mission Systems, OSS provides advanced communications, flight and ground computing, sensors, cyber solutions, and mission system integration.This role blends technical program leadership with hands-on systems engineering execution. The successful candidate will lead systems engineering activities, guide and mentor junior engineers, and step in directly to support analyses, integration efforts, or field and lab demonstrations as required. You will also serve as the primary technical focal point for internal leadership and military customers.What You Will DoProvide technical leadership for the systems engineering team, including defining scope, breaking down work packages, assigning tasks, coaching junior engineers, and ensuring delivery of high quality engineering artifactsServe as the primary technical authority for the program, guiding system architecture, major trade studies, requirements development, interface definition, and critical design decisionsLead planning, development, integration, demonstrations, and major engineering events, including PDR, CDR, TRR, and customer technical reviewsPlan and execute project level work to meet schedule, cost, and performance objectives, collaborating closely with program management and cross functional engineering teamsProvide Earned Value Management (EVM) analysis and support government reporting requirementsIdentify, manage, and mitigate technical risks and opportunities, ensuring proactive resolution and communicationSupport hands-on execution when necessary, including completing engineering tasks, participating in lab and field integration events, or stepping in to deliver technical demonstrationsLead effective multidisciplinary working sessions and trade studies, facilitating decision-making and driving alignment across systems, hardware, software, and firmware teamsInfluence technical and operational policies, working across organizational boundaries to shape practices and engineering processesCoach, mentor, and review work of lower-level professionals, fostering technical growth and a strong team cultureUp to 25% Travel RequiredQualifications You Must HaveExperience with EVM and understanding of government reporting requirementsProven ability to plan and execute engineering work to meet schedule, cost, and performance goalsFamiliarity with Agile processes and methodologiesExperience supporting or integrating systems engineering, software, hardware, and firmware developmentActive and transferable SECRET clearance is required prior to start dateU.S.

citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearanceTypically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experienceQualifications We PreferExperience with Model Based Systems Engineering (SysML, Cameo, Rhapsody)Proficiency with modeling and simulation tools (e.g., Matlab)Experience with MS Project, Confluence, JIRA, or similar toolsExperience in technical risk & opportunity management, interface definition, and configuration managementAgile leadership experience (Scrum Master, Product Owner, etc.)Experience with bidding, estimating tools (SEER), and BOE developmentFamiliarity with military CONOPS or radio performance standardsExperience in design-to-cost, design-for-manufacturing background, or experience transitioning products to productionExisting SAP clearanceWhat We OfferMedical, dental, and vision insuranceThree weeks of vacation for newly hired employeesGenerous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy optionTuition reimbursement programStudent Loan Repayment ProgramLife insurance and disability coverageOptional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance,?critical illness?insurance, group legal, ID theft protectionBirth, adoption, parental leave benefitsOvia Health, fertility, and family planningAdoption AssistanceAutism BenefitEmployee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessionsHealthy You Incentives, wellness rewards programDoctor on Demand, virtual doctor visitsBright Horizons, child and elder care servicesTeladoc Medical Experts, second opinion programThis position is eligible for relocation assistanceAnd more!At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

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