Collins

PrincipalEngineer,ProjectEngineering(Onsite)

$175–250k ~AI est. Rockford, Illinois, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Principal Engineer, Project Engineering (Onsite) at Collins. Skills: Business Development, Preliminary Engineering, Proposal Production. Develop technical solutions. Develop system concepts”

What You'll Achieve.

Profitable program growth

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Technical Challenges

Eligibility Requirements

U. S. citizenship required

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

STEM degree and 8 years relevant experience, Advanced degree and 5 years experience, Experience with electrical and mechanical systems, Experience with requirements capture, Proposal and project management experience, Experience leading multidisciplinary teams

Nice to Have

Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, Present to executive-level leadership, Vision for improving EPS processes, Program experience coordinating stakeholders, Knowledge of aerospace/defense development processes, Ability to work collaboratively, Organizational skills, Leadership qualities, Represent engineering on customer-facing programs

What You'll Do.

Develop technical solutions

Develop system concepts

Develop proposal content

Define system architectures

Define win strategies

Engage across engineering disciplines

Ensure alignment on TRL

Ensure alignment on system topologies

Ensure alignment on customer requirements

Contribute to proposals

Develop customer relationships

Support Technology Insertion

Support Trade Studies

Support proposal production

Coordinate with engineering

Align Technology Roadmaps

Address Technical Challenges

Ensure compliant presentations

Ensure achievable presentations

Support Kick off meetings

Support Architecture Reviews

Support Non-Advocate Reviews

Ensure high-integrity bids

Prepare proposals efficiently

Improve proposal process

Simplify proposal process

Error-check proposal process

Support engagement reviews

Manage proposal activities

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Multidisciplinary teams; Engineering disciplines; Program teams; Project teams; Discipline Chiefs; Fellows

Communication Scope

Customer communication; Leadership communication; Cross-functional communication; Executive presentations

Process & Methodology

Project management, Project planning, Risk identification, Risk mitigation

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