Principal Project Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-05-28

Country:

United States of America

Location:

FL410: Largo FL MFG 7887 Bryan Dairy Road , Largo, FL, 33777 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

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

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Raytheon Company, Managed By Collins Aerospace.

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.

The Collins Aerospace Mission Systems (MiS) Test Engineering organization is looking for a motivated individual to be a Principal Project Engineer leading multidisciplinary teams of engineers (including systems, mechanical, electrical, and software disciplines) developing complex engineering solutions. The MiS Test Engineering organization is central part of the Mission Systems Services Organization, and is responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of the manufacturing test solutions. As a key member of the MiS Test Engineering team, the Principal Project Engineer ensures the successful execution of test solution projects from inception, through deployment to customers, as well as long-term support.

Typical projects incorporate sophisticated test equipment such as oscilloscopes, DMM's, power supplies and other digital related equipment. These automated test racks will incorporate custom software written by the development team and will be integrated into the Collins test data management system. In addition, this position will be responsible for performing data analysis and working within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver bids and proposals for government and other external organizations.

What You Will Do

• You will read and interpret contracts and statements of work to determine project scope or team/capability gaps
• You will submit extensive technical data gathering and document creation to customers
• You will work breakdown structure (WBS) development to generate proposals and project management bids for medium to high complexity development projects
• You will work with the program and/or technical project managers to develop the program execution plan and primary execution responsibilities to ensure projects remain within budget, on schedule and meet requirements
• You will lead a multi-disciplined engineering team in all technical elements of an entire project
• You will apply integrated project management, earned value, and risk management techniques
• You will coordinate inputs from varioushardware / softwareengineers and supporting teams
• You will lead test equipment design reviews and ensure the generation of appropriate design documentation
• You will serve as the Cost Account Manager (CAM) for multiple projects. Track, report, and analyze earned value metrics as required to understand program performance and to recommend staffing and/or schedule adjustment based on these metrics
• You will understand therelationship of his/her projects to other development projects, defining a strategic plan to leverage the investments across the business unit
• You will contribute to the Project Engineer Community of Practice
• You will mentor junior functional engineers
• You will perform as an authority figure for all matters related to production and service test equipment, and leverage those principals to other areas of test

Qualifications You Must Have

• Project leadership of multidiscipline engineering teams and managing customer relationships.
• 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.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Secret security clearance after start is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Background in Earned Value management and Risk and Opportunity management
• Experience with developing or maintaining automated test equipment.
• Sound technical knowledge in at least one of the following engineering disciplines: systems, mechanical, electrical, or software
• Ability to establish and maintaining effective customer relationships
• Outstanding oral, written, and formal presentation communication skills

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 illnessinsurance, 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.
• Eligible for relocation.
• 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, youll 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 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.

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 thats redefining aerospace, every day.

Employee Referral Eligible

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 candidates 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 companys 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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