Senior Project Engineer - EMI/EMC (Onsite)

RTX; Illinois; On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) with matching funds

Job summary

RTX in Rockford, IL is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead EMC projects within Electric Power Systems. You will plan and execute Integrated Master Schedules, manage budgets, and coordinate development, qualification, and documentation with cross-functional teams and external partners.

The role emphasizes strong change and risk management, clear communication, and delivering safe, efficient flight systems while expanding your expertise in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in STEM with 5+ years of relevant experience or an advanced degree with 3+ years.
• Experience in project engineering or program management.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to drive alignment and deliver results.
• Oversee program budgets, schedules, and plans for efficient execution.
• Coordinate EMC development, qualification, and supporting documentation to ensure timely delivery.
• Lead EMC status meetings, monitor progress, identify risks, and implement recovery plans.

Skills

Project management

Change & risk mgmt

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Earned Value Management (EVMS)

Change management tools

Risk management tools

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-29 Country: United States of America Location: US-IL-ROCKFORD-P6 ~ 4747 Harrison Ave ~ 4747 HARRISON AVE-P6 Position Role Type: Onsite 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 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.

What You Will Do

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, partnering with cross-functional teams to drive alignment and deliver results in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Oversee program budgets, schedules, and plans to ensure efficient execution while adapting to evolving priorities and changing conditions.
• Coordinate and track EMC development, qualification, and supporting documentation activities to ensure timely delivery, high-quality outcomes, and customer satisfaction.
• Lead EMC status meetings, collaborate with technical leads to monitor progress, identify and mitigate risks, and implement recovery plans 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 Prior experience in project engineering or program management Qualifications
• Prior experience in project engineering or program management

Qualifications We Prefer

• We Prefer Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electromagnetic Compatibility, or related electrical discipline.
• 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.

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!
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.