Project Engineer II, Proposals

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Project Engineer II at Collins Aerospace collaborating on proposals for aerospace and defense solutions. Responsible for project alignment, proposal preparation, and team coordination with a focus on customer satisfaction.

Posted 6/6/2026full-timeAguadilla • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Liaises between project management, project teams/bid leads, contracts, Business Development and value stream.
Prepares proposal BOE’s, technical volumes, proposal work statements and specifications, and proposal NRE estimate.
Develops compliance matrix, estimates, cost sheets and program schedule.
Monitors and assesses bid preparers efforts across multiple proposals and disciplines.
Coordinates design concepts, criteria and engineering efforts for proposed product research, development, integration, and test.
Responsible for proposing the procurement of appropriate development hardware used for testing and development.
Provides input for and creates the integrated master schedule for projects.
Prepare proposal plans and schedules and coordinate with the Business Acquisition Team (BAT), Chief Engineer and customer.
Monitor team’s progress in developing/delivering proposals.
Identify and remove obstacles to delivering winning proposals that focus on customer satisfaction.
Provide estimating support for the development of Basis of Estimates to include validating and analyzing actuals, ensuring consistency within task descriptions, and confirming estimating approach is sound.
Support audits and SWEEP activity
Manage all EACS Proposals and ensure cognizant PE involvement.
Coordinate proposal related meetings including kick off’s, technical discussions, gate reviews.
Track closure and Proposal Metrics

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience
Demonstrated professional experience communicating in English (verbal and written).
Experience in project engineering, preferably in aerospace or defense.
Experience with engineering solutions estimation
Experience in Siemens PLM tools – Teamcenter and NX
Experience with schedules, engineering estimations, financials and managing medium to large projects
Print reading and working knowledge of industry standards including ASME/ANSY 14
Experience with SAP
Experience in manufacturing environment and processes
Experience communicating complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including through written reports and verbal presentations.
Experience creating clear, concise, and well-structured technical documents, presentations, schedules, reports, proposals, including requirements, design details, and testing procedures.
PMP Certification

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
Participation in the Employee Scholar Program (ESP)
Life insurance and disability coverage
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 8 free counseling sessions.
And more!

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Hard Skills & Tools

project engineeringengineering solutions estimationproposal preparationcost estimationschedule managementtechnical documentationprint readingcompliance matrix developmentproposal metrics trackingcustomer satisfaction focus

Soft Skills

communicationteam coordinationproblem-solvingstakeholder engagementobstacle removalprogress monitoringtechnical presentationreport writingcollaborationleadership

Certifications

PMP Certification