Principal Project Engineer (Hybrid)

Socket.dev; 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) plan with matching funds

Job summary

RTX in Windsor Locks, CT seeks a Principal Project Engineer to lead cross‑functional programs in Environmental & Aircraft Control Systems. You will drive schedules, budgets, and performance, coordinating with software, hardware, and production teams to meet objectives.

The role requires STEM credentials with extensive experience in project management, EVMS, and risk mitigation. This position offers a hybrid work model with strong customer interaction and leadership opportunities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) required with minimum 8 years of experience or an Advanced Degree with minimum 5 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive project engineering processes with integrated scheduling, EV management, and risk handling.
• Collaborate with Systems, Software, Mechanical, Electrical, Program Office, Production, and Quality to satisfy customer requirements.
• Prepare and maintain project plans, budgets, and staffing.
• Monitor trends, performance, costs, and forecasts.
• Meet weekly to review performance, issues, and tasks.

Skills

Project management

Earned value

Risk management

Cross-functional

Scheduling

Communication

MS Project

Stakeholder mgmt

Budgeting

Education

BS in STEM or related field

MS/MBA or related advanced degree

Tools

MS Project

Cost forecasting tools

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-21

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

Are you an experienced Project Engineer who enjoys bringing people together, solving complex problems, and driving programs toward successful outcomes? This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working with a talented, cross‑functional team in a fast‑moving engineering environment.

As a Principal Project Engineer, you will help lead and elevate the performance of critical programs within the Environmental & Aircraft Control Systems, Digital Controls engineering organization. You’ll work alongside engineers, technical leaders, program teams, and other stakeholders to turn complex requirements and competing priorities into successful program outcomes.

What You Will Do

• Drive world‑class Project Engineering processes using integrated scheduling, earned value management, and risk and opportunity management.
• Work collaboratively with other Engineering disciplines (Systems, Software, Software Systems, Mechanical, and Electrical), Program Office, Production, and Quality to develop an integrated execution plan to satisfy customer requirements across applicable operating conditions.
• Prepare and maintain project plans, budgets, and staffing requirements to ensure that all action item lists are completed and project quality expectations are met.
• Maintain and provide analysis of trends, performance, resource costs, and forecasting reports.
• Gather and analyze data to monitor projects' progress in terms of cost, schedule, and technical specifications to facilitate operations and ensure that established objectives and budgets are achieved.
• Meet with the project team weekly to manage project performance, status, open issues, and tasks.
• Analyze, identify, and address execution problems and risks; recommend and implement resolutions and mitigations to ensure the successful completion of project(s).
• Forecast project revenues, monitor costs, and re‑estimate project costs monthly to maximize project profitability and ensure business objectives are met.
• Maintain and present plans, software development burndown and progress reports relating to the project(s) to track progress and ensure that established targets are met.
• Balance demands of multiple projects, which could include software development, hardware development, and production and sustainment support.
• Work autonomously with limited oversight from the manager.
• Support root‑cause investigations and corrective actions for field returns and production issues.
• Develop bids based on customer proposal requests.
• Ensure compliance with company guidelines and internal processes, and recommend changes to improve the efficiency of scheduling, monitoring, and reporting of projects.
• Drive the execution of all engineering responsibilities on the program while meeting both internal and external customer expectations.
• Communicate directly with customers as required.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, technical experience, and the ability to work as a cross‑functional team member.

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

• BS or MS degree in Software, Software Systems, or Electrical Engineering, or an MBA degree.
• 5 years of experience leading projects and teams within a highly matrixed organization.
• Experience with the software design process/software design life cycle.
• Experience with controllers, circuit cards, digital control systems, and hardware.
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize both daily issues and longer‑term projects.
• Superior interpersonal and influencing skills, including coaching and mentoring of other engineering staff.
• Strong computer skills, with experience in MS Project and software development tools.
• Natural presence and comfort presenting to internal and external customers.
• Ability to bring team members together and work through problems to resolution

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 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.

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.

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 attendselect 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.