Principal Software Project Engineer (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 107,500 - 204,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Three weeks of vacation

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is seeking an experienced Project Engineer who will oversee cross-functional engineering projects and collaborate with teams throughout the design and development lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a STEM field, significant experience in Earned Value Management, and project planning using MS Project. A competitive benefits package includes medical insurance, 401(k), and tuition reimbursement. The salary range for this role is $107,500 - $204,500.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in STEM and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience.
• Prior experience in Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Experience with project planning, including IMS development using MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with a dedicated team of software engineers to manage work scope.
• Ensure requirements are defined, risks managed, and schedules met.
• Manage Integrated Master Schedules for the DevSecOps Scope.

Skills

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Project planning

Effective communication

Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

DevSecOps concepts

Education

Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)

Tools

MS Project

Bid Master Web (BMW)

Job description

Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-137 ~ 855 35Th St NE ~ BLDG 137

Date Posted: 2026-04-22

Country: United States of America

Position Role Type: Onsite

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.

Project Engineers are the drivers behind execution. They connect program leadership with engineering teams, ensuring alignment, momentum, and results. In this role, you will lead and support cross-functional engineering efforts throughout the full design and development lifecycle, helping teams stay focused, coordinated, and moving toward a common goal. On this team, you will play a key role in advancing projects centered on Open System Architectures for the Department of Defense (DoD). These architectures represent a rapidly evolving set of industry standards designed to modernize how hardware and software systems integrate.

What You Will Do

• Work closely with a dedicated team of software engineers to manage work scope across multiple programs
• Work with Integrated Product Team Leads and Program Managers to ensure requirements are defined and understood, risks/opportunities are managed, and schedules/budgets are met
• Work under limited supervision while exercising responsibility in choosing and meeting the technical, financial, and schedule targets of projects
• Perform and manage Control Account Management (CAM) activities
• Manage Integrated Master Schedules for the DevSecOps Scope
• Create bid and proposal efforts in Bid Master Web (BMW)

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
• Prior experience in Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Prior bid and proposal experience in aerospace & defense industries
• Prior experience with project planning, including Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) development using MS Project
• Previous experience in risk and opportunity management
• Scrum master and/or Product Owner experience
• Prior experience in Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience in Bid Master Web (BMW)
• Control/Cost Account Management (CAM)
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams
• Active Secret security clearance is preferred
• DevSecOps concepts and software tools knowledge
• Familiarity with the Scaled Agile framework
• Detail‑oriented and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment

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 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
• And more!

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD.

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 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.