Prin Engineer, Project Engineering

Collins Aerospace; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Collins Aerospace Optronics is seeking a Project Engineer to drive complex technical programs from planning through delivery. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage schedules and budgets, and communicate status to customers and senior leadership.

The role requires a solid technical background, experience with EVMS, and the ability to guide teams through challenges. Onsite work supported by strong collaboration across internal and external partners.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) required with extensive program management experience.
• Experience with earned value management, budgeting, and cost control.
• Strong communication and leadership skills for customer meetings and senior leadership briefings.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and final delivery of technical programs on time and within budget.
• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, including scope, budgets, resources, risks, and schedules.
• Build relationships with team members, suppliers, and key stakeholders to drive program success.
• Manage multiple projects, balance priorities, and coordinate with cross-functional teams.
• Lead preparation of bid and proposals in accordance with Collins Aerospace processes and generate bid artifacts.

Skills

Project management

Program management

Risk management

Communication

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree (optional)

Job description

Location: US-CA-CARLSBAD-582 ~ 2752 Loker Ave W ~ LOKER

Date Posted: 2026-08-19

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CA-CARLSBAD-582 ~ 2752 Loker Ave W ~ LOKER

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

At Collins Aerospace Optronics, we design and develop high precision optical systems for space and airborne environments and visual displays systems for simulator and body-worn environments. As a Project Engineer, you are responsible for driving the successful execution of these high-impact technical programs. This role requires a blend of deep technical knowledge, exceptional program management expertise, and strong communication skills. They will represent Collins in customer meetings and will brief program status to senior leadership within the organization. The candidate must possess a solid technical background and be able to guide the team to resolution when facing complex technical challenges. They must have experience managing project schedules, budgets and resources, in addition to scope, risks and opportunities.

Sign-on Bonus Eligible

What You Will Do

• Lead the planning, execution, and final delivery of technical programs, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and adhering to quality standards
• Develop and manage comprehensive project and program plans, including scope, budget, resource allocation, risks, opportunities, detailed project schedules, and customer deliverables
• Build strong relationships, effectively influence and communicate with team members, suppliers, internal and external customers and other key stakeholders
• Manage multiple projects and competing tasks and balance priorities among team members
• Lead the preparation of bid and proposals efforts in accordance with Collins Aerospace processes, including generation of all bid artifacts

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
• At least 8 years of professional experience in all aspects of technical project management
• Experience in program management principles, methodologies, and tools
• Experience with delivering technical projects through the entire product development lifecycle
• Experience with earned value management, budget, and cost control
• Experience with risk and opportunity management

Qualifications We Prefer

• At least 10 years of experience Project Management experience
• At least 5 years of experience with earned value management
• Prior experience with precision optical or visual display products is highly desired.
• Experience with spaceborne, airborne, or ruggedized optical and/or visual display systems
• Familiarity with cleanroom practices, electro-optical, opto-mechanical and/or optical assembly techniques and best practices

What We Offer

• 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
• 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
• 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

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.

The salary range for this role is 118,300 USD - 224,900 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.