Senior Project Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-08-14

Country:

United States of America

Location:

A01: Rockford - Aerospace 4747 Harrison Avenue, Rockford, IL, 61125 USA

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:

None/Not Required

Joining Collins Aerospace isnt just about finding a job; its about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology. We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented Senior Project Engineer to support the planning, execution, and completion of complex electrical and electro-mechanical projects from concept to production. In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure project goals are met on time and within budget. Your expertise in FPGA closed-loop control systems, actuation systems, and power electronics will be crucial throughout the design and development processes, all while navigating the challenges of risk management and customer satisfaction. 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. 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:

• Support new project estimating, including risk assessment and planning.
• Contribute to the integrated master schedule and project planning
• Perform Control Account Management (CAM) activities to include:
• Create work and planning packages, coordinate with finance for charge number creation
• Oversee project and budget status, manage schedules, and ensure on-time deliverables
• Manage Level 5 Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) supporting EVMS compliance, including ETC calculations, BCR processing, and generation of variance analysis
• Track activities against plan and manage work scope, clearly communicating any challenges or changes to key stakeholders
• Interface with Earned Value teams, program teams, engineering product teams to ensure level-loaded and accurate representation in workload planning tools
• Pursue cost savings and efficient improvement opportunities to maximize project profitability
• Support maintenance of engineering design/modeling guidance and instructions
• Clearly communicate with stakeholders to ensure project requirements are understood and met
• Support the preparation of technical documentation and reports
• Lead root cause and corrective action (RCCA) efforts to identify the causes for development related issues
• Ensure adherence to group project engineering discipline to ensure excellent project execution and process improvement
• Stringent compliance to risk and change management
• Drive retrospective project review, including report-out and feedback to estimating

What YOU Will Learn:

• Master advanced project management techniques, including the use of EVMS tools to ensure project success
• Develop strategic risk management skills by identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential risks to maintain project momentum and achieve customer satisfaction
• Collaborate with and lead cross-functional teams, enhancing your leadership abilities and an understanding of complex technical projects
• Gain in-depth experience in FPGA closed-loop control systems, actuation systems, and power electronics within a highly regulated aerospace environment
• Expand your expertise in integrating design, development, and testing processes, from conceptual design through to final product release, contributing to the future of aerospace technology

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and a minimum of 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years of experience
• Proficiency in project management software and tools
• Detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve operational goals
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Knowledge of aerospace and defense industry standards and practices is a plus
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Strong background in Cost Accounting and Earned Value Management.
• Experience with project management methodologies such as Agile or Waterfall.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance standards.
• Proficiency in MS Project or other scheduling tools.
• Hands-on experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) applications.
• Experience working with SAP and other Material Requirements Planning (MRP) applications.
• Familiarity with Teamcenter, ALM, or PLM applications.
• 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 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
• 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, 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 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 thats redefining aerospace, every day.

The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 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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