Senior Project Engineer

RTX; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance

Job summary

RTX seeks a Senior Project Engineer to lead EMC projects within Electric Power Systems, guiding schedules, budgets, and documentation with stakeholders and technical leads. The role emphasizes risk management, change management, and strong problem-solving and communication skills in a collaborative environment.

Location: Rockford, IL. You will drive Integrated Master Schedules in MS Project, monitor EVMS-based budgets, and ensure high-quality deliverables while advancing safer and more efficient

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) or an Advanced Degree in a related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience, or 5+ years with a STEM degree.
• Prior experience in project engineering or program management.
• Experience developing and managing Integrated Master Schedules in Microsoft Project.
• Experience supporting Earned Value Management Systems to manage budgets.
• Experience with Change Management and Risk Management tools and practices.
• Familiarity with EMI/EMC or related environmental test standards (DO-160, MIL-STD-461).
• Ability to work with technical leads, stakeholders, and external partners.
• Strong communication and analytical problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to support program success.
• Manage program budgets, schedules, and detailed plans for smooth execution.
• Coordinate EMC development, qualification, and documentation activities.
• Lead EMC status meetings and work with technical leads to mitigate risks and recovery plans.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

EVMS

Microsoft Project

Budget management

Change management

EMI/EMC experience

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

EVMS tools

Job description

We are looking for a motivated Senior Project Engineer to join our EMC team within Electric Power Systems and help deliver meaningful results. In this role, you will lead the planning and execution of critical EMC projects, including managing Integrated Master Schedules, overseeing program budgets through the Collins Earned Value Management System (EVMS), and driving change and risk management efforts. You will work closely with EMC technical leads, cross-functional teams, and both internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate is skilled at managing multiple complex projects simultaneously, excels in change and risk management, and brings strong problem-solving and communication abilities. At Collins Aerospace, your contributions will make a difference, you'll play a key role in developing safer, more efficient, and sustainable flight systems while expanding your expertise in a collaborative and innovative environment.

Location: US-IL-ROCKFORD-P6 ~ 4747 Harrison Ave ~ 4747 HARRISON AVE-P6

What You Will Do

• Collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, as well as cross-functional teams, in a dynamic and fast-paced environment to support program success
• Manage program budgets, schedules, and detailed program plans to ensure smooth execution while maintaining flexibility to adapt to changing conditions
• Coordinate and monitor EMC development, qualification, and documentation activities, ensuring timely progress, high-quality deliverables, and strong customer satisfaction
• Lead EMC status meetings, partnering with technical leads to track progress, identify and mitigate risks, and implement recovery plans when needed.

Qualifications

• Qualifications You Must Have Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
• Prior experience in project engineering or program management
• Experience with developing and managing Integrated Master Schedules within Microsoft Project
• Experience supporting Earned Value Management Systems to manage program budgets
• Experience with Change Management and Risk Management tools and practices
• Familiarity with EMI/EMC or other projects requiring compliance to environmental test standards (including exposure to projects involving DO-160 and MIL-STD-461)
• Ability to work effectively with technical leads, stakeholders, and external partners
• Strong ability to provide clear, concise updates and lead status meetings
• Demonstrated analytical thinking to identify and resolve project challenges

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
• 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!

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD.

The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

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.

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.