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Principal Project Engineer

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Largo, USA
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Senior · 12+ years experience
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  • Position Role Type:
  • U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
  • Security Clearance Type:
  • Security Clearance Status:
  • At RTX, the world's 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.
  • This position is located onsite in Large FL and requires a current/active US Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.

What You Will Do:

  • Develop and Manage Project Plans: Lead the planning and coordination of project scope, schedule, and budget, ensuring alignment with the program's Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
  • Drive Technical Execution: Oversee the successful implementation of project activities, delivering high-quality results on time and within budget.
  • Integrate Complex Systems: Ensure seamless integration of program and product components, fostering collaboration across teams to deliver cohesive solutions.
  • Achieve Technical Objectives: Set and accomplish key technical milestones, driving innovation and meeting program goals.
  • Lead Trade Studies: Conduct and manage trade studies to evaluate and optimize design, performance, and cost-effectiveness.
  • What You Will Learn:
  • Project Management Fundamentals: Gain hands-on experience in planning, executing, and managing project scope, schedule, and budget.
  • Strategic Decision-Making: Develop the ability to conduct trade studies and make data-driven decisions that balance technical performance, cost, and schedule.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Strengthen leadership skills by guiding teams and coordinating with stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution.
  • Driving Innovation: Collaborate on defining and executing product roadmaps that align with customer needs and business objectives.
  • Resource Optimization: Build expertise in managing budgets, schedules, and resources to drive program success.
  • Qualifications You Must Have:
  • Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations, with a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field with a minimum of 5 years of experience. In the absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience is required.
  • Active and transferable Top Secret U.S. government-issued security clearance with SCI eligibility is required prior to the start date.
  • 8+ years of demonstrated Project Engineering experience with a proven track record.
  • Experience effectively communicating and presenting with all levels of management and individual contributors on the program team.
  • Strong organization, coordination, planning, and teaming skills, with excellent oral and written communication abilities.
  • Demonstrated success working in team or matrixed environments.
  • Active and transferable U.S. government issued Top Security clearance with SCI eligibility is required prior to start date
  • U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
  • Qualifications We Prefer:
  • Proficiency in Project Management Tools: Experience using Microsoft Project, Jira, or similar platforms for scheduling, task management, and tracking project progress.
  • Agile Methodology Expertise: Strong understanding and application of Agile methodologies, including SCRUM, for iterative development and team collaboration.
  • Risk Management: Skilled in identifying potential risks, developing mitigation strategies, and implementing proactive solutions to ensure project success.
  • Requirements Management: Experience in decomposing, prioritizing, and managing technical and functional requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Cross-Functional Leadership: Proven ability to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring alignment across engineering, operations, and program leadership to achieve objectives.
  • 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
  • Relocation assistance may be provided
  • And more!
  • Learn More & Apply Now!
  • Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.
  • #MISENG
  • As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select 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.
  • 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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