Principal Project Chief Engineer - Vison Systems Helmet and Headworn Display; Hybrid

Program Chief Engineer – Vision Systems Helmet and Headworn Display Team

Wilsonville, OR. Hybrid work model. Relocation assistance available. U.S. citizenship required. No security clearance needed.

The Vision Systems Helmet and Headworn Display team develops innovative helmet‑mounted and head‑worn display technology for aerospace customers. The Program Chief Engineer (PCE) serves as the primary technical contact with the customer and program management, leading a multidisciplinary engineering team to deliver complex development programs on time, within budget, and to scope.

• Work with Program Managers, Engineering managers and leads to develop the program execution plan, including schedule, budget and staffing for complex projects.
• Lead engineering execution, ensuring alignment with budget, schedule and scope.
• Serve as primary technical interface to the customer and business leadership.
• Define product requirements, scope and system architecture, and oversee integration and verification across multiple systems.
• Bid, plan and manage project budget, schedule and scope.
• Collaborate across integrated project teams (engineering, program management, operations, finance, contracts, business development) to achieve program objectives.
• Develop strategic roadmaps and drive predictable program performance.
• Encourage a collaborative team culture that meets business and customer commitments.

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) with at least 8 years relevant experience, or an advanced degree with at least 5 years experience.
• Strong understanding of product requirement definition, scope definition, system architecture and design.
• Experience managing engineering execution, budget, schedule and scope.
• Excellent communication skills with stakeholders across technical spectrum.

• Experience in commercial or military avionics display systems.
• Experience developing schedules using MS Project or similar tools.

• Salary range: $107,500 – $204,500 USD.
• Medical, dental, vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and retirement contributions.
• Tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional pet, home and auto insurance and additional coverages.
• Parental leave, adoption assistance, fertility benefits, and more wellness programs.

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.