Senior Principal Engineer, Project Engineering (Hybrid)

RTX (Raytheon); Rockford (IL); Híbrido; USD 120 000 - 160 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous 401(k) plan with employer/ret

Tuition reimbursement program

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Parental leave benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Resumo da oferta

RTX (Raytheon) is seeking a Senior Principal Engineer - Project Engineering to provide strategic leadership and oversee execution of large aerospace programs. You will drive planning, hardware development, testing, budget management, and cross-functional alignment with customers and leadership.

The role requires strong technical and program-management expertise, risk mitigation, and the ability to optimize resources across complex, multi-year initiatives.

Qualificações

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) with 10+ years of experience, or an advanced degree with 7+ years.
• U.S. citizenship required to access program information.
• Experience in aerospace/defense, especially with aerospace test equipment or complex hardware programs.
• Experience with project scheduling, budgeting, and EVMS; ability to manage programs over multi-year horizons.

Responsabilidades

• Lead multi-year engineering programs from initiation through completion, aligning with objectives, schedules, budgets, and deliveries.
• Establish integrated schedules, budgets, and metrics; use EVMS data to track progress and drive decisions.
• Coordinate engineering, PM, planning, production, and leadership teams to support execution.
• Identify risks and lead mitigation and corrective action strategies.
• Drive cost efficiency, resource optimization, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee hardware development, configuration control, and design release activities.
• Plan and oversee engineering test activities and results analysis.
• Present program status and recommendations to leadership.

Conhecimentos

Project management

Risk management

Scheduling and budgeting

Cross-functional leadership

Formação académica

STEM degree with 10+ years experience

Advanced degree with 7+ years experience

Bachelor’s in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Ferramentas

EVMS

Microsoft Project

LabVIEW

Visual Basic

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Date Posted:

2026-10-15

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IL-ROCKFORD-P1 ~ 2421 11th St ~ 2421 11TH ST-P1

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

We are seeking a Senior Principal Engineer - Project Engineering to provide strategic leadership and oversee the execution of medium-to-large, multi-year aerospace engineering programs. This role drives project planning, technical execution, hardware development, testing, budget management, and program delivery while ensuring alignment with customer requirements, business objectives, and organizational priorities. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical and project leadership expertise to manage complex initiatives, mitigate risks, optimize resources, and drive cross-functional teams toward successful program outcomes.

What You Will Do

• Lead complex, multi-year engineering projects from initiation through completion, ensuring alignment with program objectives, contractual requirements, schedules, budgets, and delivery commitments.
• Establish and oversee integrated project schedules, budgets, and performance metrics, leveraging Earned Value Management System (EVMS) data to assess progress, identify variances, and drive informed decisions.
• Align engineering, project management, planning, production, and leadership teams to support program execution, resolve complex challenges, and achieve strategic objectives.
• Proactively identify program risks, evaluate potential impacts, and lead mitigation and corrective action strategies to protect cost, schedule, quality, and technical performance.
• Drive cost efficiency, resource optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project performance and business profitability.
• Oversee hardware development, configuration control, equipment modifications, engineering documentation, and design release activities throughout the product lifecycle.
• Provide oversight of engineering test activities, including test planning, procedure development, results analysis, and verification of product and customer requirements.
• Lead project reviews, monitor program performance, ensure adherence to engineering standards and processes, and establish best practices to improve execution and operational effectiveness.
• Support new business pursuits through project planning, technical execution strategies, schedule development, and budget estimation.
• Present program status, risks, financial performance, and strategic recommendations to engineering leadership and key stakeholders to facilitate alignment and decision-making.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience

Qualifications We Prefer

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience in the aerospace or defense industry, particularly with aerospace test equipment, high-performance engine systems, or complex hardware programs.
• Experience with project scheduling, budgeting, and Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS), including management of project budgets exceeding 10 million.
• Experience developing and managing Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) using Microsoft Project.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems, including gearing, motion control, rotational mechanics, and mechanical design principles.
• Understanding of engineering materials, manufacturing processes, and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles.
• Experience with mechanical systems integration in aerospace or defense applications.
• Familiarity with test planning, execution, and reporting processes.
• Experience with LabVIEW, Visual Basic, or similar programming and test automation tools.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

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 illness insurance, 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
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