Job Description

Date Posted:

2026-06-12

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-124 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 124

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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.

We are seeking a highly capable Administrative Assistant to join our team in Cedar Rapids, IA. In this role, you will provide dedicated support to the Executive Director of Global Technology Solutions and the Executive Director of RCP Engineering. Success in this position requires strong critical‑thinking skills, sound judgment, and the ability to navigate a fast‑paced, dynamic environment. Acting as an extension of your leaders, you will complement their working styles while demonstrating Collins’ core values and maintaining the highest levels of professionalism, poise, and discretion.

This position delivers comprehensive administrative support for engineering leadership, managing a wide range of responsibilities that require accuracy, confidentiality, and responsiveness. The ideal candidate will partner closely with leaders and stakeholders, anticipate needs, and ensure smooth daily operations across multiple priorities. This is a full-time, onsite role based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

What You Will Do

• Schedule meetings/conference rooms, arrange domestic and international travel, prepare expense reports, and maintain department calendars.
• Assist with calendar management by making priority decisions to resolve schedule conflicts, monitor email communication and highlight urgent matters requiring attention, prepare activity reports, and assist with leadership engagement opportunities.
• Serve as the focal point for coordinating internal and customer meetings, managing all meeting logistics, catering, set up/ take down and site clearance.
  Collaborate with other administrative assistants to share knowledge and schedule activities across the business.
• Proofread presentation content to ensure proper spelling, punctuation, and grammar usage; may perform minor document revisions to enhance clarity and formatting.
• Establish, maintain, and revise departmental files and readily identifiable control files for matters in progress.
• Create and administer directorate Teams / SharePoint sites.
• Plan morale events, track and maintain directorate morale budgets, and assist leaders in determining requirements.
• May prepare materials for organization level meetings, All Hands meetings, and Skip Levels. 
• Interface with personnel from numerous departments and possible external contacts to exchange information requiring limited interpretation or discussion.
• Maintain office supplies, including tracking, ordering, and organizing. 
• Assist in tasks associated with hiring and onboarding of new employees.
• Provide backup coverage for teammates as needed for business continuity
• Perform other duties as requested by leadership, including special projects as assigned.

What You Will Learn

• Cross-functional site operations and coordination within engineering and site support.
• Process improvement and workflow optimization.
• High-visibility communication, customer service, and stakeholder management.
• Best practices for supporting multiple leaders and dynamic priorities.
• Tools and systems used in administrative operations, including travel, purchasing, and expense platforms.

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
• Microsoft Office Suite experience

Qualifications We Prefer

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience supporting multiple leaders or engineering organizations.
• Experience with Concur, SAP, Ariba, SharePoint, or similar administrative platforms.
• Customer service skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Ability to quickly learn new tools and technologies.
• Experience coordinating site-wide events or supporting facilities, onboarding, or operational tasks.
• Calendar management 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.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

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.

Apply 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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