Senior Tech, Engineering Project Assistant (Remote)

Date Posted:

2026-10-21Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-REMOTE

Position Role Type:

Remote

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

As an Engineer Project Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting software and systems engineers with administrative, documentation, process, and general engineering related support activities. Individuals must demonstrate the ability to support several engineers, providing the wide variety of administrative and computer skills to assist engineering projects. Assignments typically include:

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 Inter-Entity IOT process.

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.

What You Will Do

Manage Inter-Entity IOT requests and consultation

Gather all necessary info from Requestor and Performer roles

Manage IOT submittal turn-backs

Responsible for formal IOT hand-off once charge numbers are created

Guide compliant IOT creation

Help with guidance and light-weight IOT process education

Properly and timely filling out metrics on every transaction

Coordinate and lead activities as well as strong organization and analytical skills.

Edits format of required documentation.

Prepares presentations.

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

Facilitates internal and/or external meetings.

Participates in status meetings.

SharePoint access management.

Engineering metrics collection and familiarity with process/RTX Lifecycle Program Management (RLPM) rollout.

Requirements management support.

Change Control Board (CCB) coordination/meeting minutes/tracking/action items.

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.

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.

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.

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

Experience communicating with a wide variety of technical and management personnel.

Qualifications We Prefer

SAP Experience

Experience supporting engineers or managers

Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills as well as O365 apps

Administrative experience

What We Offer

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

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.

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles* will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.

*Position is remote; however, if you live within a reasonable commute of a Collins site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role.

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.

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 variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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