Senior Engineer, Project Engineering (Hybrid)

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Our Engine Control Systems (ECS) business unit in Windsor Locks, CT is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join the Supplier Designed Equipment (SDE) Engineering team within our Electro-Mechanical Interface Devices (EMIDS) group. As the Senior Project Engineer, you will contribute to the design and development of EMIDS for ECS programs, working closely with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and project managers. As a Senior Project Engineer, you will manage all technical aspects of electromechanical devices that interface electronic controls with mechanical systems. This role offers an opportunity to drive the engineering design process in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, while contributing to the success of innovative and high-impact projects.

What You Will Do

• You will coordinate all necessary internal, supplier, and customer activities, including but not limited to project planning, resource allocation, progress tracking, and communication with all stakeholders.

• Perform System and component requirements review and compliance assessments for EMIDS.

• Lead design activities, including the creation of drawings, specifications, and summary reports.

• Lead investigations using Relentless Root Cause & Corrective Action (RRCA).

• Coordination of Engineering Change activities with Collins Aerospace and suppliers.

• Interface with suppliers and members of the technical design team to lead all aspects of the design, certification, validation, and integration of complex assemblies.

• Lead regular meetings with the cross functional IPD team, take action items, and publish meeting minutes and actions.

• Provide communication to Engineering and business unit leadership as necessary.

• Support process certification and production incorporation.

• Create and regularly update detailed MS Project schedules; assist in the creation of risk and mitigation plans and execute tasks in alignment with engineering standard work tools.

• Review supplier technical capabilities.

• Support cost and weight reduction activities.

• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and the development of Engineering Standard Work.

• Align supplier technology readiness with Collins advanced control systems plans.

• Mentor and train junior engineers on best engineering practices and Standard Work.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience

• 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

Qualifications We Prefer

• Basic Understanding of EMIDS and EVMS reporting tools.

• Experience in new product development from component level design to verification and validation

• Strong planning and execution skills with ability to multi-task to meet challenging schedule and budget

• Ability to work across organization -- team members, suppliers, and customers

• Highly motivated, independent, creative, possess a sense of ownership and urgency and demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.

• Experience using Microsoft Suite including Excel, Word, VISIO, PowerPoint, and Project

What We Offer

Benefits

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!  

Learn More & Apply Now!​

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.  

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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! 

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite.  Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader. 

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.  

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The salary range for this role is 77,000 USD - 163,000 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 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/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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