Principal Project Engineer - Aftermarket(Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace seeks a Principal level Project Engineering professional for Interiors Services & Specialty Products. You will oversee mid to large scale projects modifying seating features and in-flight systems, coordinating with program management, procurement, and certification teams to deliver world class seating products. Typically requires STEM degree with 8+ years experience, or advanced degree with 5+ years.

Must be a U.S. Person with ITAR access.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Must be a U.S. Person - Job requires access to ITAR or 600/500-series EAR information or hardware (directly or indirectly).
• Experience with Siemens NX and Teamcenter software is required.
• Previous experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all design information and coordinate the activities of all design resources during the execution phase of the project.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to the design team and recommend solutions to challenges discovered while implementing the customers requested upgrades.
• Represent engineering during in-person and virtual customer design reviews.
• Record and document delays, changes in scope, and any other impacts to schedule to ensure smooth delivery of project milestones. Recommend countermeasures to recover when issues are found.
• Pursue all cost saving opportunities to maximize project profitability.
• Create new designs based on proven products and generate modifications to existing designs to satisfy new customer driven requirements while complying with all safety and regulatory standards.
• Lead design reviews with the project team, presenting progress and issues to Engineering Management and the Chief Engineer.
• Oversee physical building of prototype seats for customer meetings and test articles or certification.
• Author service documents such as service bulletins, service letters and letters of No Technical Objection (NTO).
• Support customers and global MRO facilities as they implement modifications to aircraft.

Skills

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

Project management

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

Job description

Location: US-NC-WINSTON SALEM-1455 ~ 1455 Fairchild Rd ~ ADMIN BLDG

Date Posted: 2026-10-14

Country: United States of America

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Join our dynamic team at Interiors Services & Specialty Products as a Principal level Project Engineering professional. We're seeking an individual with exceptional technical expertise in commercial aircraft seating and interior products. In this role, you'll be responsible for mid to large scale projects that modify and upgrade features, capabilities and in-flight entertainment systems of commercial aviation passenger seats. You will work closely with our program management, procurement, global engineering partners and certification teams to offer world class seating products for our customers. This is your opportunity to leverage your expertise and contribute to the advancement of aviation interiors.

What YOU Will Do

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all design information and coordinate the activities of all design resources during the execution phase of the project.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to the design team and recommend solutions to challenges discovered while implementing the customers requested upgrades.
• Represent engineering during in-person and virtual customer design reviews.
• Record and document delays, changes in scope, and any other impacts to schedule to ensure smooth delivery of project milestones. Recommend countermeasures to recover when issues are found.
• Pursue all cost saving opportunities to maximize project profitability.
• Create new designs based on proven products and generate modifications to existing designs to satisfy new customer driven requirements while complying with all safety and regulatory standards.
• Lead design reviews with the project team, presenting progress and issues to Engineering Management and the Chief Engineer.
• Oversee physical building of prototype seats for customer meetings and test articles or certification.
• Author service documents such as service bulletins, service letters and letters of No Technical Objection (NTO).
• Support customers and global MRO facilities as they implement modifications to aircraft.

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
• Must be a U.S. Person - Job requires access to ITAR or 600/500-series EAR information or hardware (directly or indirectly) and the company will not seek an export authorization for this role.
• Experience with Siemens NX and Teamcenter software is required.
• Previous experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Qualifications WE prefer

• Familiarity with FAA regulations, specifically TSO, STC and PMA.
• Ability to communicate complex technical matter simply to senior leadership.
• Experience in either the aerospace or automotive industries is highly preferred

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
• Carrot Health to hormonal health, fertility, and family building
• 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!

At Collins Aerospace, our Interiors team is focused on innovation, safety and cost efficiency. But we don’t just get people from point A to point B. We’re committed to making air travel more comfortable, connected and secure. As a leader in aviation interior products and services, we’re helping airlines and original equipment manufacturers create a positive experience for their customers. With offices and manufacturing facilities in more than 12 states across the U.S. and more than 10 countries around the globe, we’re changing the game of aircraft interiors. Are you ready to join our team?

Usability for all employees: This position is classified as: 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. Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

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.

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 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.