Senior Tech, Engineering Project Assistant (Hybrid)

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Date Posted: 2026-09-03 Country: United States of America Location: US-OR-WILSONVILLE-594 ~ 27300 SW Parkway Ave ~ BLDG 594 Position Role Type: Hybrid U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. As an Engineering Project Assistant, you will work independently under minimal supervision, be responsible for the planning, scheduling, and assisting engineers with documentation, process and general engineering related support activities. You must demonstrate the ability to support several engineers, providing a wide variety of administrative and computer skills to assist engineering projects. Assignments typically include word processing, data entry and preliminary document preparation utilizing computing resources, change management process, requirements capture, milestone and financial metrics, etc. Performs project non-technical duties. Acts 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. Key customer interface for certain aspects of program/system. What You Will Do • Edits format of software/hardware documentation. Interfaces with technicians, engineers and engineering managers to edit/format documentation. Verifies change requests are in the proper state and implement into documentation. • Performs data conversion using various application media for software development or project file maintenance. • Perform as primary focal point, coordinating, tracking and reporting status for inquiries and problem resolution during the pre-release, release, and revision of development/product related documentation. • Provides tools expertise and support to Engineering: MS Office Apps, requirements capture databases, change management and tracking tools. Generate reports as required. • Operates within a Scaled Agile Framework environment and performs related duties to enable the team to work efficiently. • Supports the Third-Party Intellectual Property process by coordinating the completion of all necessary documentation. • Preparation of presentations and support development of engineering web pages. • Collects metrics and prepares presentation materials for analysis. • Assists in tracking action items, and tasks in the change management tools. Often will provide support in driving closure to the action items. • Assists with the Bid & Proposal process and follows up with bidding engineers in order to meet deadlines. • Networks with key contacts outside own area of expertise. • Serves as a liaison between engineering teams, management and the customer. • Builds productive working relationships internally and externally on occasion. • Generally works on moderately difficult assignments which are given in terms of objectives to be accomplished and priorities to be followed. • Requires judgment in resolving issues or in making recommendations. • Applies some advanced skills and knowledge to solve moderately complex problems with minimal assistance and direction. • Normally receives little instruction on routine work, general instructions on new projects or assignments. Work is reviewed for soundness of judgment and overall adequacy and accuracy. • Global Trade Classification training/JCL2. • Consistently assists with training and mentoring of peers. • Consistently demonstrates successful soft skills. • Adheres to and leads policy/procedure deployment. • Coordinate several projects and complex engineering support activities while balancing priorities and schedules. 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 • Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint experience are required. Qualifications We Prefer • Experience demonstrating all Leader Success Profile Qualities • Experience communicating with a wide variety of technical and management personnel. • SAP Experience What We Offer Some of our competitive benefits package includes: • 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! Learn More & Apply Now! *Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader. 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 wh