Senior Principal Project Engineer - Execution Lead; Onsite

Senior Principal Project Engineer – Execution Lead (Onsite)

Location:

Binghamton, NY

Collins Aerospace, a division of RTX, is seeking a Senior Principal Project Engineer to lead the technical and project management of simulation solutions for U.S. Department of Defense training systems.

• Serve as the single point of contact for engineering on a development project, coordinating with Project Management (LCVSM), Operations, Configuration Management (CM), Security, Design Quality, and other technical functions within an assigned program.
• Lead a multi‑disciplinary engineering team covering systems, software, electrical, mechanical, and quality disciplines.
• Act as the primary customer‑technical interface for the program.
• Guide engineering development in accordance with the RTX Lifecycle Management System (RLPM), Engineering Process, requirements, schedule, and budget.
• Develop and monitor project plans, schedules, and budgets for small to mid‑size projects, adjusting as necessary to stay on target.
• Work with group managers to ensure appropriate staffing and resolve resource issues, escalating to department management if required.
• Support technical risk and opportunity mitigation activities.
• Pursue cost‑saving and risk‑mitigation opportunities to maximize project profitability.
• Record and document changes in scope, schedule, or other incidents that impact the project.
• Conduct meetings, consolidate, and present plans and progress reports related to business aspects of the project(s).
• Identify and react to project problems, recommending solutions such as reallocating resources or changing contractual specifications.
• Lead engineering bid and proposal efforts for existing and new customer opportunities.
• Provide input to Gate Review, Project Management Review, and Estimated at Completion (EAC) reviews.

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with a minimum of 7 years of experience.
• Active and transferable U.S. Government DoD Top Secret Security Clearance, or the ability to obtain one prior to the start date.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Strong technical, leadership and organizational skills with demonstrated project leadership/management experience.
• Capacity to spend a significant portion of time in a direct technical role leading the current Increment execution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interface with Executive Leadership, Program Managers, and Operations Managers across all business areas.
• Proficiency in developing small to mid‑size product plans and budgets, performing critical analysis, and pursuing cost‑saving opportunities.
• Experience in identifying and addressing project problems and recommending solutions.
• Candidate must be capable of creating and leveraging powerful networks to achieve objectives.
• Experience with cost accounting management preferred (CAM).
• Familiarity with Earned Value analysis is a plus.

• Well‑organized and able to communicate effectively with engineering teams, leadership, and customers.
• Familiarity with systems engineering processes and requirements and design capture tools including ALM, JIRA, and Subversion.
• Software / Systems development experience.
• Experience supporting pursuit activities, including bids and proposals.
• Experience in simulation of avionics systems development, verification/validation, and interfaces.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and a separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• 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, and  protection.
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits and fertility and family planning support.
• Autism benefit and Employee Assistance Plan with up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Healthy You incentives, wellness rewards program,…