Senior Project Engineer(Onsite)

RTX; North Carolina; On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vacation plan (3 weeks)

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, a unit within RTX, seeks a design-focused engineer to coordinate global design resources and manage customer-driven upgrades. The role emphasizes 3D/2D design presentation, schedule integrity, and regulatory compliance across aviation interiors projects.

The position requires a STEM degree with several years of project experience, plus proficiency in Siemens NX and Teamcenter. Onsite collaboration and cross-functional teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires STEM degree or advanced degree with relevant experience.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for design information and coordinate global design resources.
• Recommend solutions to design challenges discovered during customer upgrades.
• Present 3D/2D design data and mock-ups to customers during reviews.
• Document delays, changes, and impacts to schedules for on-time milestones.
• Suggest countermeasures to recover from issues.
• Pursue cost-saving opportunities to maximize project profitability.

Skills

Project management

Design coordination

Design reviews

Education

STEM degree

Tools

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-27 Country: United States of America Location: US-NC-WINSTON SALEM-1455 ~ 1455 Fairchild Rd ~ ADMIN BLDG 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

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. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. 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.

At Collins Aerospace, our Interiors team is focused on innovation, safety and cost efficiency. 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 OEMs 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.

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.

What You Will Do:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for design related information and help coordinate the activities of global design resources during the execution phase of the project.
• Recommend solutions to design challenges discovered while implementing the customers requested upgrades the Engineering Project Lead.
• Help present 3D/2D design data and physical mock-ups to our customers during in-person and virtual design reviews.
• Record and document delays, changes in scope, and any other impacts to schedule to ensure smooth delivery of project milestones.
• Recommend countermeasures to recover when issues are found.
• Pursue all cost saving opportunities to maximize project profitability.
• Create new designs based on proven products and generate modifications to existing designs to satisfy new customer driven requirements while complying with all safety and regulatory standards.
• Hold design reviews with the senior members of engineering showing the design’s progression and highlighting any issues to Chief Engineer and Certification team.
• Build prototype seats for customer meetings and test articles for certification.
• Author service documents such as service bulletins, service letters and letters of No Technical Objection (NTO).
• Support customers and global MRO facilities as they implement modifications to our seating products and incorporate them into aircraft.

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.
• Previous experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Familiarity with FAA regulations, specifically TSO, STC and PMA processes.
• Working knowledge of Siemens NX & Teamcenter.
• Ability to communicate complex technical matter simply to senior leadership.
• Experience in either the aerospace or automotive industries is highly preferred.

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.
• 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!

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.