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Collins Aerospace · 2 days ago

Engineering Project Assistant (EPA) - Proprietary (Onsite)

Cedar Rapids, IA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$40K/yr - $82K/yr

4+ years exp

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced solutions for the aerospace and defense industry. The Engineering Project Assistant (EPA) will assist software and systems engineers with administrative support, documentation, and general engineering activities, ensuring compliance and facilitating communication among engineering teams.

AerospaceIndustrialMilitarySatellite Communication

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Preliminary document formatting and preparation utilizing computing resources with a variety of applications

Performs as primary engineering support focal point for inquiries and problem resolution during the artifact pre-release phase

Support to the release and revision phases of the engineering development cycle

Performs project non-technical duties

Serves as process and tool expert for engineering design teams

Must possess ability to coordinate and lead activities as well as strong organization and analytical skills

Edits format of software/systems documentation. Verifies change requests are in the proper state and implemented into documentation. Performs data conversion using various application media for software development or project file maintenance

Provides tools expertise and support to Engineering: MS Office Apps, requirements capture databases, change management and tracking tools. Generate reports as required

Interfaces with engineers and engineering managers to create/edit documentation

Ensures compliance with the Third-Party Intellectual Property process

Collects metrics and supports the preparation of presentation materials for analysis

Works with Engineering to train on processes and tools. Identifies opportunities for continuous process improvements

Assists in tracking action items and tasks in the change management process

Supports Agile PI/Sprint/Planning Events

Assists with Risks and Opportunity reviews

Acts as primary focal and liaison for program support, across engineering and other departments

Networks with both internal and external personnel at multiple levels

Generally, works on assignments which are given by the engineering teams

Works with engineering teams to effectively resolve issues

Edits format of required documentation

Prepare presentations

Coordinates the interaction of project/program team and support functions to communicate schedule and status

Often facilitates internal and/or external meetings

Releases software and/or documents

Assists with tracking of Change Orders

Participates in status meetings

Qualification

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointO365JIRAAnalytical skillsTeam coordinationOrganizational skillsCommunication skills

Required

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 Secret Security Clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Preferred

Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, as well as, O365

Experience with Outlook

Experience with JIRA is preferred

Benefits

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!