Controls Project Engineer - Lead Cross-Functional Programs

Collins Aerospace; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vacation

401(k) Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

Pet Insurance

Parental Leave

Wellness Program

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Controls Project Engineer to lead cross-functional engineering teams in Rockford, IL. You will translate program requirements into actionable plans, manage detailed schedules and budgets, and ensure milestones are met while guiding technical reviews with customers and stakeholders.

The role emphasizes liaison between program management, engineering, and external customers to deliver on-time, within-budget outcomes and maintain strong customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• This job requires a STEM degree with 5+ years of related experience, or an advanced degree with 3+ years.
• Experience in project planning and management, including schedules, budgets, and action plans.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and interfacing with customers and program management.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional engineering teams to execute development and test activities.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets to ensure milestones are met.
• Define, tailor, and manage engineering product development processes and reviews (PDRs/CDRs).
• Serve as the primary technical interface between Program Management, Functional Management, and external customers.
• Identify technical and project-related risks and implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Plan program activities, secure resources, and ensure alignment with contract requirements.
• Interface with customers and program management to communicate status and ensure satisfaction.
• Oversee hardware configuration control and manage interfaces with the controls group.
• Track and assess changes and their impacts on cost, schedule, and risk.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Customer interfacing

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree in related field

Job description

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Controls Project Engineer to lead cross-functional engineering teams in Rockford, IL. You will translate program requirements into actionable plans, manage detailed schedules and budgets, and ensure milestones are met while guiding technical reviews with customers and stakeholders.

The role emphasizes liaison between program management, engineering, and external customers to deliver on-time, within-budget outcomes and maintain strong customer satisfaction.