Principal Project Engineer, Test & Validation; Onsite

Position Overview

Principal Project Engineer – Rockford facility, USA. Onsite, U.S. citizens only. No security clearance required.

Salary range: 107,500

USD–204,500

USD. The range is a good faith estimate for all experience levels.

• Lead complex, cross‑functional projects involving Mechanical, Electrical, and Software engineering teams.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and budget forecasts for new system development initiatives and capital projects.
• Proactively identify project risks and issues, implement corrective actions, and recommend effective solutions to maintain scope, schedule, and cost objectives.
• Manage work packages and project performance using Earned Value Management System (EVMS) methodologies.
• Prepare and deliver performance metrics and detailed analysis to support periodic EVMS reporting to the program office.
• Collaborate with the Section Manager to establish project priorities, allocate engineering resources, and conduct risk assessments.
• Facilitate and lead weekly project status review meetings to track progress and resolve action items.
• Provide comprehensive project status reports to Senior Management, Program Management, and Finance.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between Engineering Test Equipment teams and internal/external customers, ensuring clear communication and alignment of expectations.

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) or an advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience (or 8 years minimum prior experience without an advanced degree).
• Prior experience in project management in an engineering or technical environment.
• Proven experience in Engineering Test Equipment or complex system development programs, driving successful project execution from concept to delivery.
• Demonstrated success in managing multidisciplinary engineering projects, ensuring schedule, budget, and quality objectives are met.
• Advanced expertise in EVMS reporting and compliance, enabling data‑driven decision‑making.
• Strong strategic planning and risk management skills, with a track record of identifying issues early and implementing effective solutions.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel for financial analysis and MS Project for integrated schedule management.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and separate retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student Loan Repayment Program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages such as 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 support.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Autism Benefit.
• Employee Assistance Plan, 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.

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.