Date Posted:

2026-01-23

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IL-ROCKFORD-P6 ~ 4747 Harrison Ave ~ 4747 HARRISON AVE-P6

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

Are you ready to lead cutting-edge projects in the aerospace industry? Collins Aerospace is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Project Engineer to lead cross-functional teams in the development of cutting-edge aerospace and defense technologies. In this role, you will lead technical execution and integration efforts across engineering disciplines, ensuring alignment with program goals and customer requirements. If you have a passion for innovation and a track record of successfully executing projects with significant scope and complexity, we want you on our team. The ideal candidate will exhibit strong leadership, technical expertise, and a collaborative mindset to drive innovative solutions and program excellence. This is your opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking aerospace technology while advancing your career with a global leader in the industry.

What You Will Do:

• Lead and manage the engineering aspects of a Program Management Team (PMT), ensuring successful execution of program objectives
• Develop and oversee technical plans, schedules, assigned resources, and budgets, aligning engineering activities with program milestones and deliverables
• Act as the primary engineering interface with program management, customers, and other stakeholders to communicate technical progress, risks, and opportunities
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and program management, to ensure seamless integration of engineering deliverables
• Drive accountability within the PMT to meet technical, cost, and schedule requirements while maintaining the highest standards of quality and performance
• Measure and predict project performance using earned value methods to drive compliance to contract requirements and ensure on-time deliverables
• Directs the work of employees assigned on projects in technical areas
• Prepares proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets, and financial terms/conditions of contract
• Identify and mitigate risks, resolve technical challenges, and implement corrective actions to ensure program success
• Foster a culture of innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement within the engineering PMT
• Prepare and conduct technical reviews, design reviews, and program status briefings for leadership and customers
• Ensure compliance with engineering processes, standards, and regulatory requirements

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience Bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical, aerospace, electrical, or a related field)
• Strong technical background with knowledge of aerospace or defense systems, including design, development, analysis, testing, and production processes
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage complex technical projects, balancing competing priorities and achieving program goals
• Excellent problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Experience with risk management, systems engineering principles, and configuration management tools

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Advanced degree in engineering, business, or related discipline.
• Excellent problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Prior CAM and EVMS experience
• Experience with all aspects of the development product life cycle
• Familiarity with RTX tools, processes, and product lifecycle management.
• Experience with FPGA closed-loop control systems, actuation systems, and power electronics within a highly regulated aerospace environment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve operational goals  
• Experience using analytical and problem-solving skills to effectively identify and resolve issues and mitigate risks  
• Proven ability to facilitate difficult conversations and communicate early, and concisely with individuals at all organizational levels  
• Collins Enterprise Values including: Safety, Trust, Accountability, Respect, Collaboration, Innovation

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 

• 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!  

Learn More & Apply Now!

Mission Systems: 

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. 

* Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for 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.

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.

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

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.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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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