Defense Maritime Principal Project Engineer (Onsite)

RTX (Raytheon); Rainbow (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus Eligible

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Principal Project Engineer in Windsor Locks, CT to lead cross-discipline engineering across mechanical, electrical, software and systems domains. You will drive IPD processes, transform concepts into qualified solutions, and support fielded fleet operations.

The role emphasizes design authority, program scheduling, risk management, and customer interactions. Onsite work with travel up to 30% may be required. Security clearance as described in the posting.

Qualifications

• Proven planning, adaptability, organizational and negotiation skills for effective team management.
• Experience with electromechanical hardware development and qualification.
• Experience in configuration management in controlled production including the maintenance of a bill of material structure and complying with product specific release requirements.
• Experience interacting directly with external customers and suppliers.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Ability to anticipate project risks and build contingency plans.
• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Hold technical design authority for the assigned product/segment/customer scope and lead cross-discipline technical integration across mechanical, electrical, software, systems, and other engineering domains, ensuring that all elements work together as a cohesive solution.
• Establish design concepts, criteria, and engineering direction for product research, development, integration, and test within assigned scope. Ensure verification, validation, and certification/qualification activities are planned and executed to meet customer and regulatory requirements.
• Directly communicate with customers, suppliers and internal Integrated Product Development Team (IPDT) - including daily tag-ups, weekly meetings, and quarterly meetings.
• Plan, schedule, coordinate and facilitate all meetings required for the project. Capture and publish meeting minutes. Capture, track, publish, and coordinate closure of action items.
• Coordinate, track and drive to closure all tasks that must be completed by the cross-functional team to meet contractual, technical, regulatory, budget, and schedule requirements as part of product development, production, and life cycle support.
• Manage, track, and deliver the required periodic reports on budget for the project including completion and delivery of monthly financial reports.
• Develop and manage program schedules to drive on-time contract deliveries.
• Coordinate technical inputs to proposals, business plans, work statements, specifications, budgets, and contractual terms for their product or customer area.
• Ensure that commitments are technically sound, feasible, and consistent with family architectures and standards.
• Utilize Earned Value methodology to forecast demand and track project completion.
• Track and coordinate mitigation of risks related to technical, quality, schedule, and budget for product development.
• Plan and coordinate allocation of resources for the Integrated Product Development Team (IPDT).
• Complete all work in compliance with Collins Aerospace's Quality Management System.
• On an as needed basis, perform field service activities onsite typically at the customer's shipbuilding or repair facility, including troubleshooting or preventative maintenance of Collins' equipment installed in a submarine or at a test facility.
• Travel up to 30% periodically to support program needs.

Skills

Planning

Adaptability

Organization

Negotiation

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

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.

Join our innovative team at Collins Aerospace as a Principal Project Engineer within our Mission Systems Maritime Defense Engineering team in Windsor Locks, CT. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a multidisciplinary group that pioneers engineering advancements in fuel cell technology, advanced life support, and field support for the US Navy and commercial customers. In this central role, you will drive the Integrated Product Development (IPD) process, transforming early concepts into fully qualified customer solutions and supporting fielded fleet operations.

Sign-on Bonus Eligible

What YOU Will Do:

• You will hold technical design authority for the assigned product/segment/customer scope and lead cross-discipline technical integration across mechanical, electrical, software, systems, and other engineering domains, ensuring that all elements work together as a cohesive solution.
• You will establish design concepts, criteria, and engineering direction for product research, development, integration, and test within assigned scope. Ensure that verification, validation, and certification/qualification activities are planned and executed to meet customer and regulatory requirements.
• You will directly communicate with customers, suppliers and internal Integrated Product Development Team (IPDT) - including daily tag-ups, weekly meetings, and quarterly meetings.
• You will plan, schedule, coordinate and facilitate all meetings required for the project. Capture and publish meeting minutes. Capture, track, publish, and coordinate closure of action items.
• You will coordinate, track and drive to closure all tasks that must be completed by the cross-functional team to meet contractual, technical, regulatory, budget, and schedule requirements as part of product development, production, and life cycle support.
• You will manage, track, and deliver the required periodic reports on budget for the project including completion and delivery of monthly financial reports.
• You will develop and manage program schedules to drive on-time contract deliveries.
• You will coordinate technical inputs to proposals, business plans, work statements, specifications, budgets, and contractual terms for their product or customer area.
• You will ensure that commitments are technically sound, feasible, and consistent with family architectures and standards.
• You will utilize Earned Value methodology to forecast demand and track project completion.
• You will track and coordinate mitigation of risks related to technical, quality, schedule, and budget for product development.
• You will plan and coordinate allocation of resources for the Integrated Product Development Team (IPDT).
• You will complete all work in compliance with Collins Aerospace's Quality Management System.
• You will, on an as needed basis, perform field service activities onsite typically at the customer's shipbuilding or repair facility, including troubleshooting or preventative maintenance of Collins' equipment installed in a submarine or at a test facility.
• You may travel up to 30% periodically to support program needs.

What YOU Will Learn:

• You will learn to lead cross-functional teams for complex project execution
• You will master project management including budgets, schedules, and resources
• You will gain in-depth knowledge of hydrogen fuel cell/electrolyzer systems
• You will understand nuances of military contracts and regulations
• You will sharpen communication skills for diverse technical and non-technical audiences

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Proven planning, adaptability, organizational and negotiation skills for effective team management
• Experience with electromechanical hardware development and qualification
• Experience in configuration management processes in a controlled production environment including the maintenance of a bill of material structure and complying with product specific release requirements
• Experience interacting directly with external customers and suppliers.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Ability to anticipate project risks and build contingency plans.
• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Position Role Type: Onsite

Location: US-CT-WINDSOR LOCKS-B2 ~ 1 Hamilton Rd ~ BLDG 2