About the role
Date Posted
2026-09-16 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:
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 global leader in advanced, intelligent solutions for aerospace and defense. Our Mission Systems business develops cutting-edge communications systems, computing solutions, sensors, cyber capabilities, and integrated mission technologies that support the warfighter.
We are seeking a Principal Project Engineer - Technical Program Manager (TPM) to join the Open Systems Solutions (OSS) Products Team in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The OSS organization delivers next-generation open architecture products designed for rapid capability deployment and modular system integration.
As a TPM, you will provide program leadership across multi-functional engineering teams, ensuring alignment of schedule, cost, customer commitments, and program execution. You will partner closely with engineering, operations, supply chain, and program management teams to deliver successful outcomes for our military customers.
What You Will Do
• Lead program planning and execution across the full development lifecycle, ensuring delivery against cost, schedule, and contractual commitments
• Coordinate major engineering events and reviews (PDR, CDR, TRR) by driving preparation, tracking action items, and ensuring cross-functional readiness
• Provide Earned Value Management (EVM) analysis and support required government reporting
• Identify, track, and mitigate program risks and opportunities, ensuring timely communication and decision-making
• Facilitate cross-functional working sessions to align engineering, operations, and customer stakeholders.
• Manage program schedules, budgets, staffing plans, and execution metrics
• Support bids and proposals, incl…
