Senior Principal Project Engineer - Aerospace Programs

RTX; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks vacation

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Employee assistance program

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Senior Principal Engineer – Project Engineering in Rockford, IL for a hybrid role that leads multi-year aerospace programs. You will drive schedules, budgets, and technical performance while coordinating engineering, planning, and production teams to meet contractual commitments.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in aerospace/defense, EVMS, IMS, and complex hardware programs, with security clearance eligibility and leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• Degree in STEM with 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in aerospace/defense hardware programs.
• Experience with EVMS and IMS scheduling.
• Experience with MS Project.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems and DFA/DFM principles.
• Security clearance eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, multi-year engineering projects from initiation through completion.
• Establish and manage integrated schedules, budgets, and EVMS metrics.
• Align cross-functional teams to support program execution and objectives.
• Identify program risks and lead mitigation strategies.
• Support new business pursuits through planning and budgeting.

Skills

EVMS experience

IMS scheduling

MS Project

Aerospace/defense

Risk management

Mechanical design

Test automation

Security clearance

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

LabVIEW

Visual Basic

Job description

RTX is seeking a Senior Principal Engineer – Project Engineering in Rockford, IL for a hybrid role that leads multi-year aerospace programs. You will drive schedules, budgets, and technical performance while coordinating engineering, planning, and production teams to meet contractual commitments.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in aerospace/defense, EVMS, IMS, and complex hardware programs, with security clearance eligibility and leadership capabilities.