Senior Project Engineer (Onsite)

RTX•Windsor Locks, CT

2d•$86,800 - $165,200•Onsite

About The Position

The successful Senior Project Engineer candidate will be working on several projects simultaneously with different customers and end item applications. Additionally, the candidate may be responsible for leading Integrated Product Teams (IPT's) consisting of different functional engineering groups, Quality, Materials, Operations and Procurement to drive delivery of products within an approved budget and schedule. Senior Project Engineer will play a critical role in driving project execution while meeting both internal and external customer expectations. This position requires interaction with our customers including delivery of technical documentation. The candidate will drive the execution of all engineering responsibilities on the program while meeting both internal and external customer expectations. Direct communication with customers will be required. This position requires strong interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written), technical experience, and the ability to work as cross-functional team member.

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
This position is considered safety sensitive in accordance with NASA Guidelines. Candidate will be subject to drug and alcohol testing per NASA’s regulation SUBPART 1835.5 Drug- Free Workforce
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

BA/BS in Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering degree
MA/MS in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or Chemical Engineer or MBA degree
Prior experience in related Engineering discipline(s)
Experience with environmental control hardware
Exceptional organizational, analytical, written and verbal communication skills
Ability to multi-task and prioritize both daily issues and strategize longer term projects
Superior interpersonal and influencing skills, including coaching and mentoring of other engineering staff
Strong computer skills, MS Office, Windchill
Natural presence/comfortable presenting to internal and external customers
Ability to bring team members together and work problems to resolution
A desire to lead with the purpose of improving IPT performance

Responsibilities

Drive world class Project Engineering process using integrated scheduling, earned value management, and risk and opportunity management
Work collaboratively with other Engineering disciplines (Systems, Software, Mechanical, and Electrical), Programs, Production, Quality and Supply Chain to develop an integrated execution plan to satisfy customer requirements across applicable operating conditions
Facilitate Project Engineering tasks with the various functional organizations to ensure alignment with overall project objectives.
Track team’s integrated execution performance to plan
Analyze, identify, and address execution problems, recommend and implement resolutions to ensure the successful completion of project(s)
Forecast project revenues, monitor costs, and re-estimate project costs monthly to maximize project profitability and ensure business objectives are met
Maintain and present plans and progress reports relating to business aspects of the project(s) to track progress and ensure that established targets are met.
Balance demands of multiple projects
Work autonomously with limited oversight from manager
Support root cause investigations and corrective actions for field returns and production issues
Develop bids based on customer proposal requests
Participate in continuous improvement efforts for project execution efficiency
Champion superior ethical and professional behavior in all situations

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
Eligible for relocation assistance
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs