Senior Project Engineer - Avionics Test Engineering; Onsite

Senior Project Engineer – Avionics Test Engineering (Onsite)

Company: Collins Aerospace

Location: HFL
34:
Melbourne, FL 1100 W Hibiscus Blvd, Melbourne, FL  USA

Date Posted:

Position Type: Onsite

Security Clearance: None/Not Required

At Collins Aerospace, we’re redefining aerospace with innovative solutions and a commitment to excellence. Our Avionics Test Engineering (ATE) organization plays a critical role in supporting the $5B Avionics strategic business unit and delivering world-class test solutions to our external customers, including armed services and airlines, both domestic and international.

We have an opportunity for a highly skilled Senior Project Engineer to join our ATE team. In this dynamic role, you will lead multidisciplinary teams of engineers in the development of complex test solutions, oversee projects from inception through deployment, and provide long-term support to ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction and technical excellence.

• Own Technical Project Execution:
  Lead technical project execution and maintain performance metrics to enable data‑driven decision‑making in an Agile project management environment.
• Agile Tools and Metrics:
  Utilize Agile tools to manage projects, generate metrics for presentations, and forecast future performance.
• Scope Management:
  Manage project scope, including requirements and change requests, ensuring alignment with agreed‑upon commitments.
• Project Scheduling:
  Generate and maintain project schedules, clearly defining dependencies, deliveries, and critical paths.
• Earned Value Management:
  Apply Earned Value methods to manage project budgets and schedules effectively.
• Quality Assurance:
  Ensure projects exceed quality expectations through rigorous adherence to standards and continuous improvement practices.
• Risk and Opportunity Management:
  Identify and proactively manage risks and opportunities to resolve them effectively.
• Status Reporting:
  Prepare and deliver well‑crafted presentations to report project status to leadership teams.
• Proposal Development:
  Develop engineering estimates and proposals for potential projects, securing organizational buy‑in.

• Test Engineering:
  Learn about the development and support of avionics test equipment that support factory and service centers across the globe.
• Project Management:
  Further improve project‑management skills using best practices and an Agile approach.
• Industry Insights:
  Gain practical, hands‑on skills and exposure to the latest tools and technology in the industry.
• Professional Development:
  Access company‑paid certifications and training programs, mentorship from industry leaders, and leadership opportunities.
• Cross‑Functional
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Collaborate with teams and departments, broaden skill sets, and expand professional network.

• Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with 3 years of experience. In the absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience is required.
• 3+ years of experience in engineering project management, successfully leading multidisciplinary engineering teams on projects with complex and intricate requirements.

• Master of Engineering or Master of Business Administration.
• Avionics Test Engineering experience.
• Fundamental knowledge of Agile project‑management methodology.
• Experience with JIRA.
• Earned Value management acumen.
• Mastery of risk and opportunity management principles.
• Collaborative leadership behaviors that emphasize high goal setting, team empowerment, and providing support.
• Proven ability to facilitate difficult conversations and communicate early, and concisely with individuals at all organizational levels.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams to achieve operational goals.
• Detail‑oriented and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience using analytical and problem‑solving skills to effectively identify and resolve issues and mitigate risks.
• Ability to remain focused under pressure to assess and resolve…