Principal Engineer, Project Engineering (Hybrid)

Collins Aerospace; Windsor Locks (CT); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

3 weeks vacation

401(k) with matching + retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Flexible benefits and wellness program

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Windsor Locks is seeking an engineer to lead the design, development, and delivery of air valve components. You will work across disciplines to meet requirements, manage timelines, and deliver high‑quality solutions for complex programs.

The role emphasizes EVMS experience, CAM accountability, and collaboration with global teams to advance technology readiness and maintain program integrity.

Qualifications

• Requires STEM degree with 8+ years experience or advanced degree with 5+ years.
• U.S. citizenship required to access program information.

Responsibilities

• Lead requirements, design, and development of air valve components from concept through procurement and qualification.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet technical requirements and milestones.
• Manage project resources and schedules to ensure timely completion.
• Coordinate with suppliers to address producibility challenges and technical concerns.
• Oversee CAM budgets, earned value, and project scope.
• Lead component verification testing with internal and external facilities.
• Monitor financial performance and communicate variances to stakeholders.
• Advance TRL through new technologies with domestic and international teams.

Skills

EVMS

CAM experience

CIPT leadership

DVT knowledge

JIRA

DTC/DTW knowledge

Education

STEM degree with 8+ years experience

Tools

MS Project

MS PowerPoint

PLM tools

Job description

Location: US-CT-WINDSOR LOCKS-B1 ~ 1 Hamilton Rd ~ BLDG 1

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 You Must Have

• 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

Qualifications We Prefer

• 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.

Benefits

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!

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!

• Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

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. 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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