Senior Electrical Project Engineer; ONSITE

Date Posted: June 9, 2026
Location: Winston Salem, NC, USA
Position Type: Onsite

Senior Electrical Project Engineer – First Class Seating

• Develop project plans, schedules, and budgets for small to mid‑size projects and adjust to ensure adherence to established project plans.
• Record and document delays, changes in scope, and other incidents impacting scope or schedule to support smooth project operations.
• Pursue cost‑saving opportunities to maximize project profitability.
• Perform critical path analysis and implement workaround plans to ensure successful completion of projects.
• Conduct meetings, consolidate, and present project plans and progress reports.
• Identify and react to project problems and recommend solutions such as reallocating resources or changing contractual specifications.
• Direct all phases of programs from inception through completion; oversee administrative and operational aspects of ongoing projects.
• Liaise between project management and planning, project teams, and line management.
• Coordinate preparation of proposals, business plans, budgets, and contract terms.
• Review project and budget status, manage schedules, and prepare reports.
• Monitor and assess project issues, develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer‑satisfaction goals.
• Represent Collins Aerospace as the primary customer contact for projects.
• Direct work of employees assigned to projects in technical, manufacturing, and administrative areas.
• Establish design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration, and test.
• Maintain integrated master schedules for project(s) and meet program schedules and budgets.

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) with minimum 5 years relevant experience, or advanced degree with minimum 3 years experience.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Working knowledge of interior electrical harness routing.
• Working knowledge of aircraft electrical interfaces.

• Experience with Siemens PLM tools – Teamcenter and NX.
• Knowledge of seat actuation systems.
• Familiarity with IFE supplier LRUs and system integration.
• Familiarity with FAA and EASA requirements.
• Familiarity with aircraft OEM electrical processes and requirements.

Medical, dental, vision insurance
Three weeks vacation for new hires
401(k) plan with employer matching and lifetime income strategy
Tuition reimbursement program
Student loan repayment program
Life and disability insurance
Optional pet, home, auto, additional life and accident, critical illness, group legal,  protection
Birth, adoption, parental leave, and fertility benefits
Employee Assistance Plan with up to 10 free counseling sessions
Wellness incentives and rewards program
Virtual doctor visits and mental health support

USD 86,800 – 165,200 per year

Onsite (U.S. Citizen only)

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, veteran status or any other protected class. RTX provides affirmative action 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.