Collins Aerospace

aerospace and defense

ProgramChiefEngineer

$185–265k ~AI est. Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Program Chief Engineer at Collins Aerospace. Skills: Program Engineering, System Development, Earned Value Management, Risk Management. Serve as technology focal point. Serve as engineering focal point”

Industry & Context.

aerospace and defense
Problems you'll solve

Technical problem solving

Eligibility Requirements

Active and transferable U. S. government issued security clearance, U. S. citizenship, SECRET clearance, Relocation assistance

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Active and transferable SECRET clearance, U. S. citizenship, 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, EVM experience, Familiarity with government reporting requirements for earned value, Experience acting as Project Management, Experience acting as Control Account Management (CAM), Experience with earned value, Familiarity with Agile processes/methodologies, Understanding of Engineering support for Systems Engineering, Software, Hardware, and Firmware development and collaboration

Nice to Have

Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering, SysML experience, Cameo experience, Rhapsody experience, Proficiency in modeling/simulation tools, Matlab proficiency, Experience leading team with applications such as Microsoft Project, Experience leading team with Confluence/JIRA, Technical risk & opportunity management, Interface definition and control, Agile experience as Scrum Master, Agile experience as Product Owner, Agile leadership roles, Familiarity with bidding and project/task estimation tools, SEER products familiarity, Competence in peer review processes, Competence in configuration management, Competence in change management, Understanding of military concepts of operations, Understanding of radio performance standards, Proposal support experience, Writing Basis of Estimates (BOEs), Familiarity with design to cost methods, Familiarity with design for manufacturing methods, Experience transitioning product to factory production, Existing Special Access Program (SAP) clearance

What You'll Do.

Serve as technology focal point

Serve as engineering focal point

Provide Earned Value Management (EVM) analysis

Lead executing SETR events

Define technical risks

Define technical opportunities

Develop mitigation plans

Execute mitigation plans

Provide guidance to teams

Lead working sessions

Cultivate group values

Reinforce group values

Identify technical problems

Analyze technical problems

Correct technical problems

Oversee development of full lifecycle solutions

Influence within organization

Influence outside organization

Coach lower-level professionals

Review lower-level professionals

Delegate work to professionals

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Multidisciplined teams; Cross-functional teams

Process & Methodology

Earned Value Management, Agile processes, Agile methodologies, Project Management, Control Account Management, SETR events, Risk management, Opportunity management, Microsoft Project, Confluence, JIRA, Basis of Estimates

Full Job Description

**Date Posted:** 2026-06-03 **Country:** United States of America **Location:** US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-130 ~ 5350 C Ave NE ~ BLDG 130 **Position Role Type:** Onsite **U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: ** Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​ **Security Clearance Type:** Secret - Current **Security Clearance Status:** Active and existing security clearance required on day 1 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. Collins Aerospace is seeking a **Program Chief Engineer** for the Open Systems Solutions (OSS) Products Team located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This organization is responsible for leading system development of next generation Open System Architecture solutions which include open standards compliant modularity products and the ability to rapidly deploy new mission critical capabilities to the warfighter. As part of Collins Mission Systems, we specialize in developing advanced communications systems, ground and flight computers, sensors, cyber and software solutions, as well as providing integration of Mission Systems. The candidate will have unique opportunities to work directly with our military customers, engineering and program management teams and hardware and software engineers that are leading experts in their fields. As the Program Chief Engineer, you will be tasked with leading product development cycles and integrating with multi-functional teams. Successful candidates will be responsible for performing under limited supervision all tasks normally associated with the Project Engineer discipline,

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