Principal Engineer, Project Engineering (Hybrid)

RTX; Rainbow (CT); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) retirement plan with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Employee assistance program

Job summary

RTX in Windsor Locks, CT, seeks an experienced engineer to lead the design, development, and delivery of air valve components. The role involves cross-functional collaboration, managing project timelines, and meeting technical requirements to deliver high-quality solutions.

You will coordinate with Design, Structures, and Systems Engineering teams, manage CAM budgets, and drive testing and qualification activities. A STEM degree with extensive experience and EVMS proficiency are preferred.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree with 8+ years of experience or an advanced degree with 5+ years of experience.
• Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) is preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Project and MS PowerPoint for planning and reporting; CAM experience is a must.

Responsibilities

• Lead requirements management and design of components from concept through procurement and qualification.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet technical requirements and manage risks.
• Manage project resources to ensure timely completion of all phases.
• Work with suppliers to resolve producibility challenges and technical concerns.
• Develop and manage hardware change requests with the IPD team, including upgrades and transfers.
• Coordinate design revisions with multiple engineering teams and manage technical issues.

Skills

EVMS experience

JIRA

MS Project

CAM experience

DVT knowledge

PLM tools

Design to Cost

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

JIRA

MS Project

MS PowerPoint

PLM tools

CAD software

DVT tools

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-11-09 Country: United States of America Location: US-CT-WINDSOR LOCKS-B1 ~ 1 Hamilton Rd ~ BLDG 1

Position Role Type: Hybrid

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

We’re looking for a motivated engineer to lead the design, development, and delivery of air valve components. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, managing project timelines, meeting technical requirements, and delivering innovative, high-quality solutions.

What You Will Do

• Lead requirements management, design, and development of assigned components from concept through procurement, manufacturing, and qualification.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet technical requirements, mitigate risks, and achieve project milestones.
• Manage project resources to ensure timely completion of all project phases.
• Work closely with suppliers to resolve producibility challenges and technical concerns.
• Develop and manage hardware change requests with the Integrated Product Development (IPD) team, including upgrades, work transfers, and producibility improvements.
• Coordinate design revisions with Design, Structures, and Systems Engineering teams while managing technical issues, risks, and approved deviations.
• Partner with Design, Drafting, Structures, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to deliver component designs and detailed drawings on schedule.
• Serve as Cost Account Manager (CAM), overseeing assigned component budgets, earned value, and project scope.
• Lead component verification testing, including reviews of requirements, test procedure development, test fixture management, inspections, and coordination with internal and external test facilities.
• Monitor project financial performance, identify budget and schedule risks, and communicate changes to stakeholders.
• Lead the evaluation and development of new technologies, collaborating with domestic and international teams to advance Technology Readiness Levels (TRL).

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience.
• Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS).
• Proficiency in using MS Project and MS PowerPoint for project planning and reporting.
• Experience as a Cost Account Manager (CAM) for engineering projects.
• Experience leading a Component Integrated Product Team (CIPT).
• Experience with JIRA for project tracking and management.
• Knowledge of Design Verification Testing (DVT) processes.
• Familiarity with air valve systems and their development.
• Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools.
• Knowledge of Design to Cost (DTC) and Design to Weight (DTW) principles.

What We Offer Benefits

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

And more!

We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second. Our major product lines are on board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in-flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight!

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.

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select 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 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

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 on 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.

Privacy Policy and Terms:

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.