Assistant Engineering Project Assistant (hybrid)

Date Posted:

2026-03-03

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-131 ~ 5450 C Ave NE ~ BLDG 131

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

This position is responsible in assisting engineers with documentation, process, hardware, software, and general engineering related support activities. Tasks typically are routine and are reviewed for adequacy, accuracy, and completeness. Must demonstrate the ability to support several engineers, providing a wide variety of basic administrative, hardware, software, and computer skills to assist engineering projects. Assignments may include assisting with word processing, data entry, ordering, sorting, and counting parts, parts pick-up and delivery, and preliminary document preparation utilizing computing resources, change management process, and requirements capture.

 

What You Will Do:

• Assist with tool support to Engineering: MS Office Apps, requirements capture databases, change management, parts ordering and tracking tools. Generate reports as required. 

• Operates within an environment with constantly shifting priorities and is able to manage change to enable the team to work efficiently. 

• Assists in tracking action items and tasks in the change management tools and Excel. 

• Builds productive working relationships internally. Contacts involve obtaining or providing information or data requiring some explanation or interpretation. 

• Edits format of software / hardware documentation based on direction from peer group and engineering. 

• Assists in ordering, tracking, delivering, and shipping of program materials. 

• Performs project non-technical duties using detailed verbal/written instructions and standard procedures to accomplish assigned tasks, adhering to Policy/Process deployment. 

Qualifications' You Must Have: 

• Typically requires HS Diploma or AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience 

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Tools Suite (WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT)

• Must be willing and able to work onsite as needed (2-3 days a week minimum)

  

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Ability to manage priorities to meet deadlines 

• Experience with SAP, Shipping, and/or Export Compliance

What We Offer:
 Medical, dental, and vision insurance  
Some of our competitive benefits package includes:   
• 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 and Apply Now:

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. 

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 41,400 USD - 72,600 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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