Principal Project Engineer - ESI (Onsite)

Raytheon Technologies Corporation; North Carolina; On-site; USD 101,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Join our team as a Principal Project Engineer, leading innovative projects in aerospace. You'll oversee the design of advanced systems, managing the full project lifecycle while developing your project management skills and technical expertise. At Raytheon Technologies, we deliver excellence, optimizing passenger experiences in aviation.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement program

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees

Qualifications

• Typically requires 8 years experience in relevant field or 5 years with an advanced degree.
• Experience leading programs through lifecycle is preferred.
• Experience with EVMS and aerospace industry knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design and integration of electro-mechanical systems.
• Manage budgets and project schedules.
• Lead cross-functional teams and ensure project delivery.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)

Tools

MS Project

Excel

CAD Software

Teamcenter

Job description

Date Posted:

2025-05-19

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HNC32: US096-Winston-Salem (Oak Plaza 190 Oak Plaza Boulevard , Winston-Salem, NC, 27105 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The company will offer immigration sponsorship for this position, if needed. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

Join Our Team as a Principal Project Engineer – Electronics Systems Integration

Are you ready to make an impact in aerospace innovation? As a Principal Project Engineer on our Electronics Systems Integration Team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of premium class seating, delivering advanced electro-mechanical systems that elevate the in-flight experience. Your work will drive comfort and functionality, creating unforgettable journeys for passengers around the world.

This is more than just an engineering role – it's an opportunity to lead projects that challenge you to innovate, manage, and deliver with excellence. If you thrive in a fast-paced, highly technical environment where your leadership and technical skills can truly shine, we invite you to join us.

What You'll Do:

• Oversee the design, development, and integration of electro-mechanical actuation systems for premium seating.
• Manage project plans, budgets, and schedules for mid-sized projects, ensuring all aspects stay on track.
• Lead cross-functional teams, coordinating between project management, engineering, and production to meet timelines and quality standards.
• Solve complex technical challenges, adapting to changes and proactively identifying solutions.
• Deliver clear communication through project reports, status updates, and technical presentations, keeping stakeholders informed and engaged.
• Ensure all project phases, from concept to certification, are completed within budget and on time.
• Drive cost-saving opportunities and continuously monitor project profitability.
• Provide leadership in establishing design concepts, engineering efforts, and testing for product research and development.

What you will learn:

• Project Management Expertise: You'll develop strong project management skills by overseeing the full lifecycle of projects from planning and initiation through to execution, monitoring, and closure. This includes managing project plans, schedules, and budgets effectively.
• Leadership and Team Management: You'll have the opportunity to lead a team of experienced professionals and team leaders, learning how to motivate and guide them towards achieving project goals. This involves setting priorities, allocating tasks, and ensuring that everyone is aligned with project objectives.
• Technical Proficiency: You'll deepen your technical knowledge in aerospace interiors systems, particularly focusing on development, design, and certification processes. This role provides hands-on experience in managing complex technical manufacturing and engineering tasks.
• Problem Solving and Decision Making: You'll enhance your ability to identify and address complex project problems, recommend solutions, and make decisions that impact project outcomes. This involves critical thinking, analytical skills, and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances

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

Qualifications we Prefer:

• Excellent communication skills; written, in-person, virtual
• Excels at multitasking and staying organized while managing several different programs simultaneously
• Proficiency with MS suite of tools including Project and Excel required
• Experience with CAD software and Teamcenter preferred
• Project management skills, experience leading programs through lifecycle
• Project Management Certification (PMP) or equivalents preferred
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) preferred
• Experience in aerospace industry dealing with electrical certification (DO-160, DO-178, cybersecurity) preferred

What We Offer:

• 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 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!

Eligible for relocation

Learn More & Apply Now!

We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second. Our major product lines are on-board virtually everyaircraft 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.

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 possibilities. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 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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