Principal Engineer, Project Engineering

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Date Posted:

2023-11-27

Country:

United States of America

Location:

01: Building 01 Windsor Locks One Hamilton Road, Windsor Locks, CT, 06096 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Collins Aerospace is looking to fill a Principal Engineer, Project Engineering position within the F135 ECU program. As the Principal Engineer, you will support future capabilities of the F135 engine. Additionally, you will be responsible for driving the efforts of the Integrated Product Development Team in developing and delivering controls and accessories for the F135 ECU engine program for engine development testing.

One of the key aspects of this role is maintaining direct communication with customers. This includes daily tag-ups and participation in weekly and quarterly meetings. Effective communication with customers is crucial to ensure the smooth progress of the project and to address any concerns or queries they may have.

As the Principal Engineer, you will play a critical role in the success of the F135 engine program. Your expertise and dedication will contribute to pushing the boundaries of engine development and supporting the advancement of future capabilities.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Actively work to strengthen horizontal and vertical alignment in the organization and help develop and mentor the IPTs.

  • Coordinate with the current F135 program to incorporate learnings in the ECU suite of components.

  • Coordinating and leading team meetings, capturing and driving action item closures, and providing updates to management and leadership.

  • Driving issue resolution closures due to requirements, design, and schedule challenges.

  • Oversee the planning, execution, and tracking/reporting of all technical aspects of the ECU controls activity. This includes leading efforts of a cross functional engineering team and acting as the key interface between Collins engineering and Pratt & Whitney controls engineering.

  • Providing critical evaluation of technical and programmatic tasks, manage scope and tasks across the engineering team, and effectively operate within a matrix environment to manage and identify resource needs.

Qualifications/Experience Needed:

  • 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.

  • U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required.

  • https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

  • Experience in engine controls components or systems.

  • Experience in working and/or leading team projects.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience working with Programs and/or project management skills preferred.

  • Experience presenting to internal and external customers.

  • Strong grasp of all Microsoft Office products and MS Project tools are preferred.

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to interact with senior levels of internal and customer management.

  • Experience working with an Earned Value Management System (EVMS) or equivalent project financial management methods.

  • Experience coordinating trade studies and develop basis of estimates (BOE’s) for engineering planning and proposal activities.

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

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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!

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

*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.

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! 

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.

Employee Referral Eligible

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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