Principal Software Project Engineer (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement program

Student loan repayment program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Job summary

Prattwhitney in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is seeking a Project Engineer to drive execution and support cross-functional teams ensuring alignment and results. In this role, you will manage multiple programs, collaborate with integrated product teams, and oversee technical, financial, and scheduling targets.

The ideal candidate will possess a STEM degree, with at least 5 years of experience, and specialized knowledge in project planning and Earned Value Management (EVM). The position includes benefits like medical insurance, a generous 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience, or 5 years with advanced degree.
• Experience managing risks and opportunities.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps concepts.

Responsibilities

• Manage work scope across multiple programs.
• Collaborate with teams to meet schedules and budgets.
• Create bid and proposal efforts using Bid Master Web.

Skills

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Project planning

Scrum Master

Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Education

STEM degree or advanced degree

Tools

MS Project

Bid Master Web (BMW)

Job description

Position Overview

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. You will play a key role in advancing projects centered on Open System Architectures for the Department of Defense (DoD), enabling standardized interfaces across communication, sensor, and mission data systems that allow for faster development, easier integration, and more agile deployment of new capabilities.

What You Will Do

• Work closely with a dedicated team of software engineers to manage work scope across multiple programs
• Collaborate with Integrated Product Team Leads, Leads/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 for selecting and meeting technical, financial, and schedule targets of projects
• Perform and manage Control Account Management (CAM) activities
• Manage Integrate Master Schedules for the DevSecOps Scope
• Create bid and proposal efforts in Bid Master Web (BMW)

Qualifications

• Typical requirements: a STEM degree and minimum 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree and minimum 5 years of experience
• Prior experience in Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Bid and proposal experience in Aerospace & Defense industries
• Experience with project planning, including Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) development using MS Project
• Experience in risk and opportunity management
• Scrum Master and/or Product Owner experience
• Experience in Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 preferred
• Knowledge of DevSecOps concepts and software tools
• Familiarity with the Scaled Agile framework
• Detail‑oriented and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment

Benefits & Compensation

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student loan repayment program
• Life insurance and disability coverage

EEO Statement

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.