Principal Project Engineer (ONSITE)

Collins Aerospace; Marlborough (MA); On-site; 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 employer matching

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Marlborough, MA is seeking a Principal Project Engineer to lead engineering execution on a government/defense program. You will own technical scope, schedule, and cost, and serve as the primary engineering interface for the program.

You will manage budgets, staffing forecasts, risk and opportunities, and coordinate with disciplines to ensure on-time delivery. Active SECRET clearance and STEM degree with years of experience are required; relocation benefits may apply.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Project Engineer, Technical Subcontract Manager, or IPT Lead.
• Ability to interact with multidisciplinary teams of system design professionals.
• Strong knowledge of communications systems development and military electronics.
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS).
• Knowledge of Risk and Opportunity management.
• Active SECRET clearance required; U.S. citizenship required.
• STEM degree with 8+ years, or advanced degree with 5+ years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure overall Engineering execution within the program, with decision authority on Engineering activities.
• Manage budget and schedule for program Engineering tasks; review execution against schedule and cost.
• Forecast staffing and coordinate with disciplines to assign staffing (local, distributed, or supplier).
• Provide TPMs-based program metrics and risk assessment.
• Provide timely status reports to Program and Engineering organizations.
• Interact with suppliers key to program/engineering success.
• Develop Estimates at Completion (EAC) for the program with Cost Account Managers.
• Oversee and manage engineering Risks and Opportunities across the program.
• Conduct Engineering Bid Reviews (EBRs) and Engineering Program Reviews (EPRs).
• Support Program Management Reviews (PMRs) for all Engineering matters.

Skills

Project Engineer experience

IPT Lead

EVMS

Risk & Opportunity management

Security clearance readiness

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree with 5+ years

Tools

Earned Value Management System (EVMS)

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-13

Country: United States of America

Location: US-MA-MARLBOROUGH-MA1 ~ 1001 Boston Post Rd ~ BLDG 1

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type: Secret - Current

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

Raytheon Company, Managed By Collins Aerospace

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, 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.

The Strategic Communication Systems (SCS) team is seeking a Principal Project Engineer (PE) to join and expand our distinguished team to develop state-of-the-art communications systems. The PE has primary accountability for meeting technical requirements and scope for the program, including engineering costs and schedule commitments, and serves as the primary technical execution interface. The PE is the single Engineering point of contact accountable for leading all Engineering activities on the program.

What You Will Do

• Ensure overall Engineering execution within the program, having decision authority over Engineering activities
• Manage overall budget and schedule for program Engineering tasks, working closely with the engineering discipline organizations to review program execution on a periodic basis to ensure meeting schedule and cost
• Ensure staffing forecasts are accurate and up to date, and work with Engineering discipline organizations to ensure appropriate staffing is assigned – local, distributed and/or supplier
• Provide oversight and review all program metrics for engineering, ensuring application of Technical Performance Measures (TPMs) across the program as a means for measuring technical progress and assessing risk
• Provide accurate and timely status reports to Program and Engineering organizations
• Interact with suppliers key to program/engineering success
• Develop executable Estimates at Completion (EAC) for the program in collaboration with the responsible Engineering Cost Account Managers
• Oversee and manage engineering Risks and Opportunities across the program, leveraging the enterprise to mitigate key risks and capture opportunities
• Conduct Engineering Bid Reviews (EBRs) and Engineering Program Reviews (EPRs) at authorized levels
• Support Program Management Reviews (PMRs) for all Engineering matters

Qualifications You Must Have

• Experience as a Project Engineer, Technical Subcontract Manager, or Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with multidisciplinary teams of system design professionals including systems, electrical, mechanical, software, and logistics engineers
• Working knowledge of multiple engineering disciplines with a strong focus on communications systems development and military electronics
• Working knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
• Knowledge of Risk and Opportunity management
• Active and transferable SECRET clearance is required prior to start date
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
• 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

• Experience with agile and, or DevSecOps development methodologies
• Demonstrated ability to lead a development team through transition to production
• Experience developing satellite communications systems

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 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
• This position is eligible for relocation assistance
• And more!

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.

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.

Employee Referral Eligible

#MISENG

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 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.