Principal Project Engineer (on site)

RTX•Windsor Locks, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Principal Engineer – Project Engineering. The Principal Engineer will lead engineering activities related to the design, development, qualification, and production support of components within Power & Controls, with a focus on the PACK and Rotating Machinery product lines. This role also involves supporting hardware issues and implementing improvements after program development and service entry.

Requirements

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
Prior experience as Project Engineer with full product development lifecycle exposure
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience leading multifunctional teams across matrixed organizations, coordinating with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders.
Proficient in Teamcenter, MS Project, Excel, and PowerPoint for project scheduling, budget tracking, and task execution.
Experience in component testing, full product lifecycle management, and applying DFMA principles.
Trained in Lean/CI methods to optimize processes, reduce costs, and improve quality.

Responsibilities

Initiate and coordinate Class I and Class II engineering changes and deviations using the Collins Configuration Control Board process.
Serve as Component Integrated Product Team (CIPT) part-level owner, including communication, risk management, and project requirements.
Present information to Engineering, Program Management, and Customer representatives.
Coordinate design changes with internal and external customers, as well as suppliers.
Demonstrate the ability to organize and execute multiple complex tasks.
Drive supplier transitions.
Lead cost reduction projects.
Analyze component reliability metrics to identify improvement opportunities.

Benefits

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!