Senior Project Engineer(Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) plan with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a highly motivated Sr Project Engineer to lead the development of aircraft interior programs, focusing on monuments and cabin structures. You will oversee end-to-end programs, ensuring certification readiness and on-time delivery in a fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams, applying strong project management and communication skills to drive technical alignment and quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Requires STEM degree and 5+ years leading engineering programs or an advanced degree with 3+ years experience.
• Proven experience leading engineering or development programs with cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of aircraft interiors, materials, manufacturing, and certification considerations.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end development programs for aircraft interior components from concept through certification and delivery.
• Manage scope, schedule, risks, and deliverables while ensuring compliance with standards and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and program management to drive alignment and on-time execution.
• Serve as technical contact for customer interactions, design reviews, and engineering decisions.
• Support or lead work transfer activities, including planning, documentation, and site handoffs.

Skills

Project leadership

Engineering coordination

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Tools

Scheduling tools

Risk registers

Requirements management

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-22 Country: United States of America Location: US-WA-EVERETT-11404 ~ 11404 Commando Rd ~ COMMANDO Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, 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> Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required

At RTX, the world 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.

We are seeking a highly motivated Sr Project Engineer to lead the development and execution of aircraft interior programs, with a focus on monuments and complex cabin structures. This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, enjoys cross-functional coordination, and is committed to delivering high-quality, certifiable aerospace products.

What You Will Do:

• Lead end‑to‑end development programs for aircraft interior components, from concept through certification and delivery.
• Manage project scope, schedule, risks, and deliverables while ensuring compliance with engineering standards and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate closely with internal engineering teams, supply chain, manufacturing, and program management to drive technical alignment and on‑time execution.
• Serve as the technical point of contact for customer interactions, design reviews, and engineering decisions.
• Support or lead work transfer activities, including planning, technical documentation readiness, coordination with receiving sites, and ensuring seamless knowledge and responsibility transitions.
• Oversee integration of aircraft interiors monuments such as galleys, lavatories, partitions, and other cabin furnishing structures.
• Drive continuous improvement across engineering processes, design standards, and development methods.

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.
• Proven experience leading engineering or development programs.
• Strong understanding of aircraft interiors monuments, materials, manufacturing processes, and certification considerations.
• Familiarity with program execution tools such as schedules, risk registers, and requirements management systems.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and problem‑solving skills.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with work transfer planning or execution (domestic or international).
• Knowledge of FAA/EASA certification processes for interiors.
• Previous experience in cabin interiors manufacturing or product development environments.

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 illnessinsurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Carrot Health to hormonal health, fertility, and family building
• 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!

At Collins Aerospace, our Interiors team is focused on innovation, safety and cost efficiency. But we don’t just get people from point A to point B. We’re committed to making air travel more comfortable, connected and secure. As a leader in aviation interior products and services, we’re helping airlines and original equipment manufacturers create a positive experience for their customers. With offices and manufacturing facilities in more than 12 states across the U.S. and more than 10 countries around the globe, we’re changing the game of aircraft interiors. Are you ready to join our team? 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.

This role is a U.S.-based role.

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.

Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms 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.