Wheel & Brake Commercial Project Engineer(Onsite)

globalhr; Troy (OH); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) plan

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in the Troy, Ohio area is seeking a Project Engineer to lead the Commercial Wheel & Brake portfolio through design, development, production support, and in-service sustainment.

You will coordinate engineering tasks, manage budgets, identify risks, and drive mitigations to closure while collaborating with OE customers and internal teams. This onsite role requires a STEM degree with 2+ years of relevant experience; an advanced degree is a plus.

Qualifications

• Requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and typically a minimum of 2 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage the planning, execution and tracking/reporting of engineering activities including project budgets related to commercial W&B products in a timely manner to meet internal and external customer timelines.
• Support the Commercial project engineering team in the product development process
• Coordinate and drive assigned engineering tasks and actions to closure in a timely fashion while providing updates to the wider organization.
• Identify technical risks, develop mitigation strategies, and drive the mitigations to closure with assistance the supporting technical team.
• Lead product cost optimization activities across the W&B portfolio with the objective of long term competitive products

Skills

Project management

Education

STEM degree

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-09-01

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-OH-TROY-101 ~ 101 Waco St ~ WACO

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.

The Commercial Project Engineering group is responsible for supporting the commercial wheel and brake portfolio through the full life cycle of the aircraft. Beginning with design and development, through production support, and in-service sustainment, the commercial project engineering team is the main point of contact for coordination with the OE customer. As the engineering Integrated Project Team leader, the Project Engineer will be responsible for coordinating and executing project plans to ensure continued support of the commercial wheel and brake portfolio.

What You Will Do:

• Manage the planning, execution and tracking/reporting of engineering activities including project budgets related to commercial W&B products in a timely manner to meet internal and external customer timelines.
• Support the Commercial project engineering team in the product development process
• Coordinate and drive assigned engineering tasks and actions to closure in a timely fashion while providing updates to the wider organization.
• Identify technical risks, develop mitigation strategies, and drive the mitigations to closure with assistance the supporting technical team.
• Lead product cost optimization activities across the W&B portfolio with the objective of long term competitive products

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and typically a minimum of 2 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• 2+ years Project Management preferred

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 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!

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 attendselect 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.

The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 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.

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.