DoD Simulation Project Lead — Senior Principal Engineer

Location: Binghamton, NY (US-NY-BINGHAMTON-288 ~ 31 Lewis Rd ~ LEWIS)

Date Posted:

Position Role Type: Onsite

Security Clearance: U.S. Government DoD Top Secret, active and transferable, required prior to start date

U.S. Citizenship: Required (only U.S. citizens eligible for a security clearance)

Senior Principal Project Engineer – Execution Lead in the Simulation and Training Solutions (P2) Engineering department. Lead a multidisciplinary engineering team to design, develop, and execute high‑fidelity simulation systems for U.S. Department of Defense training. Oversee technical leadership, project management, and bid/pursuit support.

• Serve as the single point of contact for engineering and project management for the assigned program
• Lead a multi‑disciplinary engineering team (systems, software, electrical, mechanical, quality)
• Act as the primary customer technical interface for the assigned program
• Guide engineering development per RTX Lifecycle Management System (RLPM), engineering process, requirements, budget, and schedule
• Develop and monitor project plans, schedules, and budgets for small‑to‑mid size projects; recommend adjustments to maintain plan adherence
• Work with group managers to staff the project appropriately and resolve resource issues
• Support technical risk mitigation and opportunity identification
• Pursue cost‑saving opportunities and risk mitigation to maximize project profitability
• Document delays, scope changes, and other incidents impacting scope or schedule
• Conduct meetings, consolidate, and present plans and progress reports to business stakeholders
• Identify and recommend solutions to project problems, including resource reallocation or contractual changes
• Lead engineering bid and proposal efforts for new and existing customer opportunities
• Provide input to gate review material, project management reviews, and EAC reviews
• Occasional domestic and international travel may be required

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) with at least 10 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with at least 7 years of experience
• Active and transferable U.S. Government DoD Top Secret Security Clearance required prior to start date
• U.S. citizenship required

• Strong organizational and communication skills when interacting with engineering, leadership, and customers
• Familiarity with systems engineering processes and tools (ALM, JIRA, Subversion)
• Experience in software/systems development preferred
• Experience with pursuit activities, including bids and proposals
• Experience in simulation of avionics systems development, verification/validation, and interfaces beneficial
• Experience with Earned Value analysis and Cost Account Manager (CAM) roles
• Ability to obtain a security clearance; active clearance a plus

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and retirement contributions
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student loan repayment program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal,  protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning resources
• Employee Assistance Plan with up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand and virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• Relocation assistance available

USD 132,400 – 251,600 (based on experience, location, and qualifications)

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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