Senior Engineering Project Assistant (EPA) (Onsite)

RTX • Cedar Rapids, IA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

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. The EPA will be responsible for assisting software and systems engineers with administrative, documentation, process, and general engineering related support activities. Individuals must demonstrate the ability to support several engineers, providing the wide variety of administrative and computer skills to assist engineering projects. Assignments typically include: Preliminary document formatting and preparation utilizing computing resources with a variety of applications Performs as primary engineering support focal point for inquiries and problem resolution during the artifact pre-release phase Support to the release and revision phases of the engineering development cycle Performs project non-technical duties Serves as process and tool expert for engineering design teams Must possess ability to coordinate and lead activities as well as strong organization and analytical skills

Requirements

• Typically requires HS Diploma or AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong knowledge with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint as well as O365
• Previous experience with Outlook
• Experience with JIRA, Confluence, DOORs, SharePoint

Responsibilities

• Staffing meetings/loading anticipated demand/removing demand/ adding staffing for VSL
• Monthly Material Review with ARMY, AF, NAVY
• Ordering /tracking /updating files for ARMY, AF, NAVY, AIG
• Bailment orders/tracking /updating files for ARMY, AF, NAVY
• Bailment meetings with finance
• Security clearance tracking and space support and facilities requests
• Engineering team meetings and action item tracking
• Taking action items during DRR, Gate reviews
• Attending meetings for ARMY, Navy
• Shipping hardware
• Demo meetings, prep, coordination of shipping logistics and delivery documents
• Financial Tracker
• Problem solving any issues with procurement and shipping
• Travel support and onsite support for events and travel
• Non-technical BMW/bid support
• Pursuit reviews & scheduling meetings
• Program review scheduling
• Information release request tracking for external engagements
• Peer reviews / PREP SCL / part number requests and releases
• Part & material orders
• Xclass activities
• Document cleanup
• Staffing & reports
• Edits format of required documentation
• Prepares presentations
• Coordinates the interaction of project/program team and support functions to communicate schedule and status
• Often facilitates internal and/or external meetings
• Releases software and/or documents
• Assists with tracking of Change Orders
• Participates in status meetings

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED