Senior Tech, Engineering Project Assistant (Onsite)

Date Posted: 2026-09-15 Country: United States of America Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-139 ~ 855 35Th St NE ~ BLDG 139 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1 Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology. This Engineering Project Assistant provides onsite support to hardware engineering teams for Resilient Connectivity Products (RCP). The Engineering Project Assistant will deliver administrative and project coordination support by managing procurement and kitting activities, tracking project tasks, coordinating documentation, overseeing peer review processes, preparing shipping documentation, and collaborating with engineers and cross-functional teams to ensure projects are completed efficiently and on schedule. The ideal candidate is a proactive, good communicator, self‑starting professional who is detail‑oriented, thrives in a fast-paced environment, can manage multiple deadlines, and maintains strong organizational and multitasking skills. What You Will Do Track assets including management of engineering supplies Serve as access focal for engineering teams Lead peer reviews in PREP Track CDRL deliveries to customers Order hardware and kit parts Track lead status through procurement Support weekly hardware status meetings JIRA: Support Risk & Opportunity reviews and lead weekly CCB meetings Facilitate document releases in SCL Create delivery documents and coordinate with shipping department to ensure successful delivery of product Work with Customer Owner Property for inductions and consumption of material including ordering and tracking Hand carry material between sites as needed Qualifications You Must Have 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 security clearance is required ​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance  Proficient with Microsoft Suite: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and O365 Outlook Experience with customer support and service preferred Qualifications We Prefer Experience with tools including SAP, JIRA, Confluence, PREP, SharePoint, Ariba, and Master Ability to work on teams in a collaborative environment Experience assisting engineers and managers Experience with Customer Owned Property procedures Inventory management What We Offer Some of our competitive benefits package includes:    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!   Learn More & Apply Now! *Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.  Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.  Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.  Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day. As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote. The salary range for this role is 43,400 USD - 82,600 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a