Engineering Program Lead, Aftermarket(Onsite)

RTX; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) plan with employer and

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

RTX's Collins Aerospace division seeks an Engineering Program Lead to steer all engineering activities for complex programs, ensuring technical excellence, timely delivery, and alignment with business goals. You will serve as the primary engineering interface with stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams.

You will drive program planning, budgets, schedules, and resource needs, coordinate with Engineering Managers, and oversee design concepts, certification requirements, and supplier

Qualifications

• STEM degree with 10+ years experience or advanced degree with 7+ years.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all engineering aspects of complex projects and programs.
• Develop, track, and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource needs.
• Work with Engineering Managers to allocate Engineering resources and certifications.
• Drive program planning to ensure technical execution meets targets.
• Direct engineering teams on complex technical tasks and issues resolution.
• Serve as technical liaison for Business Development, PM, Operations, and Supply Chain.
• Conduct project meetings and communicate status to leadership and customers.
• Define design concepts, criteria, and engineering strategies for product development.
• Maintain integrated master schedules and align with timelines and budgets.
• Ensure familiarity with FAA, PMA, and STC certification requirements.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Program planning

Stakeholder management

Budgeting & scheduling

Technical liaison

Automation tools

Power Automate

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-10-20

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-NC-WINSTON SALEM-1455 ~ 1455 Fairchild Rd ~ ADMIN BLDG

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

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.

The Engineering Program Lead (EPL) leads all engineering activities for assigned programs, ensuring technical excellence, predictable performance, on-time delivery, and alignment with business objectives. This role serves as the primary Engineering interface for internal and external stakeholders, driving program strategy, execution, and continuous improvement.

What You Will Do:

• Lead and manage all engineering aspects of complex projects and programs.
• Develop, track, and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource needs.
• Work closely with Engineering Managers to allocate Engineering and Certification resources.
• Drive strategic program planning to ensure technical execution meets business targets.
• Direct the work of engineering teams on highly complex technical and administrative tasks.
• Serve as the technical liaison for Business Development, Program Management, Operations, and Supply Chain.
• Conduct project meetings and communicate project status to leadership and customers.
• Set priorities, assign tasks, and guide project staff to meet schedule, budget, and performance goals.
• Identify and resolve complex technical issues; implement corrective actions and resource adjustments as needed.
• Act as the primary technical contact for customers, building strong professional relationships and ensuring contractual technical requirements are met.
• Oversee all phases of engineering programs from concept through completion.
• Support proposal development including technical approach, work statements, quotations, and contract reviews.
• Monitor project metrics and develop resolutions to maintain quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction.
• Define design concepts, criteria, and engineering strategies for product development, integration, and testing.
• Maintain integrated master schedules and ensure alignment with program timelines and budgets.
• Demonstrate familiarity with FAA, PMA, and STC certification requirements.
• Identify workflow efficiencies and develop smart tools to automate repetitive tasks.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience designing mechanical or electrical systems for commercial aircraft seating products.
• Proficiency with Siemens NX and Teamcenter.
• Experience with workflow automation tools (e.g., Microsoft Power Automate or VBA) and familiarity with AI or machine learning fundamentals.
• Ability to analyze data using tools to identify opportunities for process speed and efficiency improvements.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a talent for identifying operational delays and implementing technology-driven solutions.

What We Offer

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• 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 illnessinsurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Carrot Health to hormonal health, fertility, and family building
• 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!

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other – propel us all higher, again and again.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

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, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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