Senior Project Engineer – Sensors Test Engineering; Onsite

Date Posted:

Country:
United States of America

Location:

US-MN-BURNSVILLE-WEST ~ 14300 Judicial Rd ~ WEST BLDG

Position Role Type:
Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required.

Security Clearance Type:
None/Not Required

We are looking for a Senior Project Engineer to lead technical project execution by managing scope, schedules, budgets, quality, and risk to ensure successful delivery. You will use performance metrics and Earned Value methods to drive continuous improvement, provide status updates to leadership, and develop engineering estimates and proposals to support new projects and organizational alignment.

• Lead project technical execution and maintain performance metrics for decision making and continuous improvement purposes.
• Manage project scope (requirements and change requests) ensuring it meets agreed commitments.
• Generate and maintain project schedules with understood dependencies, deliveries, and critical path.
• Utilize Earned Value (EV) methods for managing project budget (and schedule).
• Ensure project meets quality expectations.
• Identify risks and opportunities and resolve them through proactive ownership.
• Prepare well‑crafted presentations reporting project status to leadership teams.
• Develop engineering estimates and proposals for potential projects and gaining organizational buy‑in.

• 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.
• 4+ years of Electrical, Mechanical, Software, or Systems engineering experience.
• 4+ years of project management experience, including baseline control, earned value, and risk management.

• Mastery of Agile process and principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project.
• Problem‑solving skills with ability to proactively identify alternate solutions to overcome difficult technical challenges.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams to achieve operational goals.
• Detail‑oriented and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience using analytical and problem‑solving skills to effectively identify and resolve issues and mitigate risks.
• Proven ability to facilitate difficult conversations and communicate early and concisely with individuals at all organizational levels.
• Alignment with Collins Enterprise Values including Safety, Trust, Accountability, Respect, Collaboration, and Innovation.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching funds and separate retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student loan repayment program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal,  protection.
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
• Health and family planning support.
• Autism Benefit.
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Wellness incentives and rewards program.
• Access to virtual and second‑opinion medical services.

Note:

May be eligible for relocation.

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.