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Principal Project Engineer (Onsite)

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RTX

Principal Project Engineer (Onsite)

Richardson, TX

Date Posted:
2025-02-06
Country:
United States of America
Location:
HTX36: Richardson, TX 3200 E Renner Rd , Richardson, TX, 75082-2402 USA
Position Role Type:
Onsite

Joining Collins Aerospace isn't just about finding a job; it's about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

The Collins Aerospace Mission Systems Integrated Strategic Solutions Engineering (ISSE) team is searching for a Project Engineer to join our team in Richardson, TX. A comprehensive relocation package is available for qualified candidates.

The Project Engineer is an integral part of a team of professionals who works together with an integrated team that are committed to growing and working together in this fast-moving company. The Project Engineer establishes design concepts, criteria and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test. The Project Engineer collaborates across functions including project management and planning, project teams and line management. The Project Engineer coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contracts.

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The candidate must embody our culture. One Team by succeeding through collaboration, respectfully challenging ideas; uplifting and winning together. People Focused by developing talent, champion diversity, and cherish our history. Mission Driven: Our Customers Mission must success every time. Shameless curiosity motivates our purposeful innovation.

  • Acting with unquestioned integrity
  • Team success above individual success
  • Being curious to learn from others while mentoring and coaching.
  • Being able to bring new perspectives to the team while being open to rethink and relearn.
  • Demonstrate courage by sharing vulnerability to increase collaborate.
  • Assume positive intent and make time for face-to-face conversations.
  • Respectfully foster active debate to push boundaries and spark creative solutions.
  • Own & support decisions made and show extreme ownership and accountability to honor commitments.
  • Be here now as an active participant in discussions.

What You Will Do

  • Responsible for managing the technical performance of a program team which may include multiple small programs (5-10) or a larger program (20-40).
  • Prepares and maintains project plans, budgets, and staffing requirements to ensure that all action item lists are completed, and project quality expectations are met.
  • Drives project schedules to keep programs running efficiently and tracks budget
  • Manage the project including tracking & reporting on budget and schedule performance through Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) techniques.
  • Support and motivate the team to deliver customer milestones and deliverables to meet program business plan
  • Interfacing with management, suppliers, customers, and members of the technical design team
  • Provide timely and effective communication to management and customers
  • Engineering activities associated with design, development, procurement, and testing.
  • Provide technical and functional leadership for assigned Components, Projects, Teams and Tasks
  • Request & manage budgets; identify & report any issues or changes in scope
  • Plan and maintain detailed schedule and resource plans
  • Lead Technology Development programs guiding products through Technology Readiness Level process
  • Lead test activities to prove out components and/or understand issues
  • Ensure designs comply with Standard Work and customer requirements
  • Benchmark similar hardware and review customer needs to strategically drive system and hardware development.
  • Ensure engineering and technology excellence
  • Mentor and support the development of others
  • Provide bid & pursuit Leadership
  • Typically leading several small/medium projects at a time, and/or supporting or leading a larger program.

Qualifications You Must Have

  • Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience
  • The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required
  • U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
  • Able to communicate and make presentations to senior level leadership
  • Able to travel up to 25% of the time depending on the program phase (typically 10% or less)

Qualifications We Prefer

  • Must have or be capable of obtaining a US Department of Defense (DoD) Top Secret clearance. Candidate selected will be subject to a government security investigation/reinstatement and must meet eligibility requirements
  • Experience with hardware & software design life cycle experience
  • Progression in design, test, and fabrication of electrical systems which include hardware and software components
  • Experience using Agile methodologies to deliver capabilities.
  • History of continuous improvement and relentless root cause methodology
  • Prior Cost Account Manager experience
  • Strong Design Integration skills
  • Understanding of Aerospace engineering design and analysis review/release process.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing
  • Understanding of the configuration management process
  • Strong Project management skills using MS Office/MS Project/EVMS
  • Identification of risks early on and ability to manage/mitigate by leveraging Sr. Leadership Support

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 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!

Eligible for relocation

Learn More & Apply Now!

#reempowerprogram

This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program. The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey. Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience. Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX.

Minimum Program Qualifications:

  • Be on a career break of one or more year at time of application
  • Have prior experience in functional area of interest
  • Have interest in returning in either a full-time or part-time position

We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second. Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in-flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight!

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

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.

Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day.

The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 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.

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Client-provided location(s): Richardson, TX, USA
Job ID: Raytheon_Technologies_FGB-933323679
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Family Support Resources
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Personal/Sick Days
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
  • Professional Development

    • Internship Program
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Lunch and Learns