Project Engineer II; Onsite

Location:

US-CA-CHULA VISTA-B107 ~ 850 Lagoon Dr ~ BLDG 107, Mail Zone 1-C

Date Posted:

Country:
United States of America

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 Type:
None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:
Not Required

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

• Create and maintain project plans ensuring all deliverables, milestones, and program events are logically linked, fully resourced, and kept current throughout the project lifecycle, including structured breakdown of work to support effective work package management.
• Perform detailed schedule analysis, including critical path evaluation, schedule variance analysis, risk identification, and “what‑if” scenario modeling.
• Facilitate program reviews, status meetings, and cross‑functional communications, ensuring timely escalation, risk mitigation, and issue resolution.
• Track project milestones, resource utilization, risks, actions, and deliverables.
• Communicate updates clearly through written reports and verbal updates to program managers, engineers, and leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on enhancing schedule fidelity, program execution efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure adherence to all applicable company policies, quality standards, engineering processes, and external requirements.

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field.
• Experience supporting or managing projects in a professional setting.
• Experience with MS Project and MS Office for effective planning, tracking, reporting, and stakeholder communication.
• Experience may be obtained through on the job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

• Project Engineer experience.
• Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills.
• Disciplined, methodical, hardworking, detail‑oriented and a team player.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities, maintaining quality execution and composure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• 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,  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!

This role may be eligible for relocation.

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.

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.