Principal Systems Engineering - Cost Account Manager (CAM) - (Onsite)

About the role

Join our mission in creating transformative technologies that empower national security and defense systems. Shape the Future with Collins Aerospace.

Responsibilities

• Tracking, reporting, and managing program scope, cost, and schedule execution
• Apply Earned Value Management principles to provide accurate Estimate to Complete (ETC) updates
• Provide monthly variance analyses for associated Control Accounts
• Identify and manage Risks and Opportunities for assigned subsystems
• Collaborate to capture, analyze, decompose, and trace system requirements
• Leverage JIRA to decompose epics and features into user stories with clear acceptance criteria
• Plan and execute project-level work to meet schedules, costs, and performance goals
• Manage technical risks by evaluating design aspects and requirements
• Represent the Systems Engineering team in customer and internal meetings
• Bridge the gap between functional discipline groups and internal/external stakeholders
• Engage in classified lab environments to apply your expertise hands-on (On-site presence required.)
• Occasionally travel to support program requirements

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations + 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field + 5 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience
• Active and transferable U.S. Government DoD Secret Security Clearance is required prior to start date
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
• Leadership and mentoring experience systems engineering teams
• Effective communication skills with all levels of management, program team members, and external stakeholders
• Proven track record in capturing customer requirements, operations concept development, deriving and tracing system and sub-system requirements
• Proven track record as a Control Account Manager (CAM)
• Experience conducting root cause analysis and corrective actions
• A strong understanding of the Systems Engineering Development Life-Cycle

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with MBSE tools like MagicDraw CAMEO, Rhapsody, or Enterprise Architect
• Expertise in building complex SysML models, including developing activity, state, block diagrams, use cases, etc
• Proficiency in Excel Macros and Visual Basic
• Agile experience as a Scrum Master, Product Owner, or other Agile leadership roles
• Knowledge of Project Management, Control Account Management (CAM), and earned value
• Familiarity with bidding and project/task estimation tools (e.g., SEER products)
• Competence in peer review processes, configuration, and change management
• Understanding of military concepts of operations or radio performance standards

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

Pay

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD.

Schedule

This is an onsite role that will support our Richardson, TX location.