Senior Project Engineer - Aircraft Interiors (ONSITE)

Prattwhitney; Uniontown (OH); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vacation benefits

401(k) plan with company matching

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Uniontown, OH, seeks a Senior Project Engineer to lead an Integrated Product Team developing next-generation Ice Protection, Potable Water, and Specialty Heated products.

You will drive full lifecycle project execution by coordinating schedules, monitoring deliverables, managing budgets, and guiding cross-functional engineering teams to meet scope and cost targets. This onsite role requires travel up to 15% and adherence to AS9100 standards.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Candidates must be a U.S. Person due to ITAR/EAR information access requirements.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, IMS, ERP/PLM systems, and project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical primary point of contact for the PMT Plan and execute projects across all lifecycle phases.
• Oversee EVM activities, including schedule/cost performance reporting and IMS development for small to mid-size programs.
• Lead weekly project reviews to monitor progress, assess status, and identify risks and mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate alignment among leadership, engineering, and functional teams to achieve project objectives.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation plans to address project challenges.
• Analyze performance trends, cost data, and forecasting reports to support decision-making.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Leadership

EVM

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)

ERP/PLM tools

Job description

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace 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. Collins Aerospace is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join our team in Uniontown, OH.

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Project Engineering professional to lead a cross-functional Integrated Product Team (IPT) in developing next-generation Ice Protection, Potable Water, and Specialty Heated products. In this role, you will collaborate closely with our Program Management Team (PMT) and key engineering functions to drive full lifecycle project execution by preparing and monitoring project schedules, coordinating deliverables and personnel, leading teams to overcome challenges, and ensuring all tasks remain within scope and budget. This is an onsite position in Uniontown, Ohio.

U.S. Person, U.S. Citizen, or Immigration Status Requirements: This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

This position is classified as: 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. Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

What You Will Do:

• Serve as the technical primary point of contact for the Project Management Team (PMT) Plan and execute projects while ensuring adherence to internal and external program requirements across all phases of the lifecycle.
• Oversee Earned Value Management (EVM) activities, including schedule and cost performance (SPI/CPI) reporting, and contribute to the development of the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for small to medium-sized programs.
• Lead weekly project reviews to monitor progress, assess status, and evaluate operational performance, while identifying risks, barriers, and mitigation strategies.
• Enable clear communication and alignment among leadership, engineering teams, and functional organizations to achieve project objectives.
• Act as a cross-discipline facilitator, fostering alignment with project goals and objectives both internally and externally.
• Conduct risk assessments, develop mitigation plans, and address project challenges by recommending and implementing effective solutions.
• Analyze performance trends, cost data, resource needs, and forecasting reports to support informed decision-making and optimize project outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with company processes, AS9100 standards, and support Project Management/Engineering discipline initiatives to enhance project execution.
• Participate in group meetings, teleconferences, and required training sessions.
• Maintain the flexibility to travel up to 15% as needed.

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.
• Candidates must be U.S. Person - Job requires access to ITAR or 600/500-series EAR information or hardware (directly or indirectly) and the company will not seek an export authorization for this role.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Integrated Master Schedules software, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Systems, and/or other project management tools.
• Prior experience with the systems and/or component development process, including requirements capture, design, integration, and verification/validation is required.

Qualifications – We Prefer:

• Prior experience in an aerospace or defense engineering environment.
• Proven leadership of large-scale programs throughout the full development lifecycle, with strong proficiency in project management methodologies (e.g., Waterfall, Agile), risk & opportunities management, change management, and Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with experience presenting technical data to program management and executive leadership.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent.

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 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!