Defense Maritime Principal Project Engineer (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Rainbow (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

RTX in Windsor Locks, CT seeks a Principal Project Engineer for Mission Systems Maritime Defense Engineering. The role oversees technical design authority, cross‑discipline integration, and program scheduling to ensure on‑time, within‑budget contract deliveries.

The ideal candidate has a STEM degree with 8+ years (or an advanced degree with 5+ years) and is eligible for a U.S. government security clearance. Onsite work with DoD‑level responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Degree in STEM with 8+ years’ experience or advanced degree with 5+ years’ experience.
• Ability to obtain/maintain U.S. government security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
• Experience with electromechanical hardware development and qualification.
• Experience in configuration management processes in controlled production environments.

Responsibilities

• Hold technical design authority for the assigned product/segment/customer scope.
• Lead cross‑discipline technical integration across mechanical, electrical, software, systems, and other engineering domains.
• Establish design concepts, criteria, and engineering direction for product research, development, integration, and test.
• Plan, schedule, coordinate, and facilitate all project meetings; capture and publish meeting minutes and action items.
• Track and drive closure of tasks to meet contractual, technical, regulatory, budget, and schedule requirements.
• Manage, track, and deliver periodic budget reports and 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.
• Utilize earned value methodology to forecast demand and track project completion.
• Track and coordinate mitigation of risks related to technical, quality, schedule, and budget issues.

Skills

Project planning

Team management

Risk management

Cross‑discipline coordination

Program scheduling

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Principal Project Engineer – Mission Systems Maritime Defense Engineering

Location: Windsor Locks, CT. Position Type: Onsite. U.S. citizenship required. DoD Secret security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Hold technical design authority for the assigned product/segment/customer scope.
• Lead cross‑discipline technical integration across mechanical, electrical, software, systems, and other engineering domains.
• Establish design concepts, criteria, and engineering direction for product research, development, integration, and test.
• Plan, schedule, coordinate, and facilitate all project meetings; capture and publish meeting minutes and action items.
• Track and drive closure of tasks required by the cross‑functional team to meet contractual, technical, regulatory, budget, and schedule requirements.
• Manage, track, and deliver periodic budget reports and 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.
• Utilize earned value methodology to forecast demand and track project completion.
• Track and coordinate mitigation of risks related to technical, quality, schedule, and budget issues.
• 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.

Qualifications – Must Have

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) with minimum 8 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with minimum 5 years of experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government‑issued security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
• 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 bill‑of‑material structure and product release compliance.
• Ability to anticipate project risks and build contingency plans.

Qualifications – Preferred

• Educational background in Systems, Mechanical, Chemical, or Aerospace Engineering.
• Prior experience with hydrogen fuel cell or electrolysis systems.
• Experience with systems containing valves, pumps, compressors, fans, heat exchangers, mixers, separators, sensors, and storage tanks.
• Previous submarine, spacecraft, or U.S. Navy air revitalization system experience.
• Knowledge of ASME codes and standards for process piping and pressure vessels.
• Experience with military contract programs.
• Strong focus on teamwork, team building, and employee development.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Department of Defense security clearance.

Benefits Overview

Medical, dental, and vision insurance; three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees; generous 401(k) plan with employer matching; tuition reimbursement; student loan repayment; life and disability coverage; optional pet, home, and auto insurance; and a range of health and wellness programs. Relocation assistance may be available.

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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.

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