Principal Project Engineer IV(Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Vacation + 401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Materials Engineering Project Manager for the Phoenix area to lead scope, schedules, and budgets on medium to large projects ($500K+). You will deliver on-cost, on-schedule, and on-technical execution while mentoring early-career professionals and coordinating across functional teams.

The role requires a STEM degree with 8+ years of experience or an advanced degree with 5+ years, and proficiency in MS Project, CP/EV metrics, and risk management. PM certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree with 8+ years experience or an advanced degree with 5+ years.
• Proficient in MS Project, including resource loading, critical path analysis, and earned value management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage Materials Engineering project scope and schedules from cradle to first delivery
• Lead multiple medium to large projects ($500K+) delivering on-cost, on-schedule and on-technical execution
• Manage project risks, assumptions and dependencies
• Prepare progress reports and key project performance metrics including CPI/SPI/EAC
• Support vendor/supplier/contractor oversight, ensuring alignment with project objectives
• Provide regular status updates on projects to leadership, project sponsors, customers, and other stakeholders
• Facilitate communication between functional groups, stakeholders and customers
• Align project schedules with the Work Breakdown Structure to ensure proper planning, monitoring and control
• Identify, communicate, and resolve project issues in collaboration with project stakeholders
• Ensure scope changes are identified, documented, and communicated to the program manager for appropriate action
• Support continuous improvement in maturing standards, procedures, and tools for effective project management practices
• Mentor early-career professionals by providing guidance, support, and knowledge sharing to enhance team capabilities

Skills

Project Management

MS Project

Education

STEM degree (8+ years experience)

Advanced degree (5+ years experience)

Tools

MS Project

Job description

At RTX, the world 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.

What You Will Do:

• Develop and manage Materials Engineering project scope and schedules from cradle to first delivery
• Lead multiple medium to large projects ($500K+) delivering on-cost, on-schedule and on-technical execution
• Manage project risks, assumptions and dependencies
• Prepare progress reports and key project performance metrics including CPI/SPI/EAC
• Support vendor/supplier/contractor oversight, ensuring alignment with project objectives
• Provide regular status updates on projects to leadership, project sponsors, customers, and other stakeholders
• Facilitate communication between functional groups, stakeholders and customers
• Align project schedules with the Work Breakdown Structure to ensure proper planning, monitoring and control
• Identify, communicate, and resolve project issues in collaboration with project stakeholders
• Ensure scope changes are identified, documented, and communicated to the program manager for appropriate action
• Support continuous improvement in maturing standards, procedures, and tools for effective project management practices
• Mentor early-career professionals by providing guidance, support, and knowledge sharing to enhance team capabilities

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 Proficient in MS Project, including resource loading, critical path analysis, and earned value management

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Preferred expertise in material science with a focus on coated fabrics, including their manufacturing, properties, applications, and performance in aerospace environment
• Project Management certifications (PMP, Agile, SAFe)
• Experienced in stage/gate development processes

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!
• 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.

Salary Range: 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

Location: US-AZ-PHOENIX-3414-B2 ~ 3414 S 5th St ~ BLDG 2

Position Role Type: Onsite

Eligibility Criteria: U.S. Person

Security Clearance: None/Not Required

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.

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. 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.

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.