Principal Technical Project Manager - Tac Comm (onsite)

Date Posted: 2026-07-01 Country: United States of America Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-121 ~ 350 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 121 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 Collins Aerospace is seeking a  Principal Technical Project Manager – Tactical Communications to join our team in Cedar Rapids, IA. We’re looking for a driven and experienced Technical Project Manager to lead a cross-functional Integrated Product Team focused on developing next-generation Tactical Communications. This role plays a key part in advancing technologies from early-stage concepts (low TRL) through accreditation and full-scale production. As part of our Systems Engineering team, you’ll work on cutting-edge solutions that support critical programs. We value innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. If you're a creative problem-solver with a passion for technology and a desire to make a real impact, we want to hear from you. Join us and help shape the future of secure systems! Sign-on Bonus Eligible What YOU will do: Work closely with a highly motivated and dedicated team of professionals while managing product development efforts, helping to provide solutions to our government customers. Interact and interface with External Customers. Participate in the systems development lifecycle, including trade study execution, system design, requirements definition, requirements allocation, requirement traceability, systems integration, verification testing and qualification. Manage Program Schedule and Cost Performance (SPI / CPI) for a medium sized program, and help generate the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). Collaborate across many engineering disciplines to execute program milestones. Facilitate customer demonstration events and program reviews both onsite and offsite. Lead bid and proposal efforts. Present technical and program data to customers and executive leadership. Ability to travel up to 10%. What YOU will learn: You will gain technical leadership experience, mentorship opportunities, and exposure to very influential individuals within Mission Systems that will help advance your career. You will obtain invaluable experience working with our space specialists, our customer base, and cross-functional integrated product team. You can take flight to becoming knowledgeable in space products with exposure to the variety of business and products in an ever-evolving field. We are growing, so can you! Qualifications YOU Must Have: Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience. 2+ Years Experience with the systems development process, including requirements capture, design, decomposition, integration, and verification/validation. 1+ Years of proven leadership of large-scale programs throughout the full development lifecycle, with strong proficiency in project management methodologies (e.g., Waterfall, SAFe Agile) and financial tools such as Earned Value Management (EVM). 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. Qualifications We Prefer: Experience working in an Agile environment . Exceptionally strong communication skills, experience presenting technical data to program management and executive leadership. Prior experience in a space-related or aerospace engineering environment. 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  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 Relocation assistance may be provided And more!   Learn More & Apply Now!   Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. With 68,000 employees across 46 countries around the world, we offer an extensive flight list of opportunities to explore the depth of our organization. Join us and help build a more advanced, more autonomous, more connected, more electric and more sustainable future!  Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for special