Principal Project Engineer • Hybrid, Cross-Functional Leader

RTX (Raytheon); Rainbow (CT); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Vacation time

401k matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Life insurance

Job summary

RTX (Raytheon) seeks a Principal Project Engineer in Windsor Locks, CT, to lead cross-functional programs within Environmental & Aircraft Control Systems. You will drive schedules, budgets, and staffing while coordinating with systems, software, hardware teams, and customers.

The role emphasizes EV management, risk mitigation, and strong communication. Hybrid work arrangements in a dynamic engineering environment offer significant impact and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Typically requires STEM degree with 8+ years of relevant experience or an advanced degree with 5+ years of experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Drive project engineering processes with integrated scheduling, earned value management, and risk and opportunity management.
• Collaborate with engineering disciplines to develop an integrated execution plan that satisfies customer requirements across operating conditions.
• Prepare and maintain project plans, budgets, and staffing to ensure action items and quality expectations are met.
• Analyze trends, performance, resource costs, and forecasting to manage project performance.
• Meet with the project team weekly to review status, open issues, and tasks.
• Communicate with customers as required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

STEM degree required

Tools

MS Project

Software development tools

Job description

RTX (Raytheon) seeks a Principal Project Engineer in Windsor Locks, CT, to lead cross-functional programs within Environmental & Aircraft Control Systems. You will drive schedules, budgets, and staffing while coordinating with systems, software, hardware teams, and customers.

The role emphasizes EV management, risk mitigation, and strong communication. Hybrid work arrangements in a dynamic engineering environment offer significant impact and growth opportunities.