Senior Principal Project Engineer – Engineering Execution PM; Onsite

Position Overview

Senior Principal Project Engineer – Engineering Execution PM – Tucson, AZ. This onsite role reports to the Advanced Air Weapons Dominance Program Manager and works with program staff to drive execution and meet contractual and company requirements.

• Provide tactical direction of program execution and maintain program cadence to meet contract/company requirements and deliverables using approved business models and management tools.
• Directly oversee IPTLs and program support staff for day‑to‑day program execution.
• Contribute to developing and aligning common program vision, execution strategies, and plans so the Leadership Team communicates a unified voice.
• Partner with customers on program scope execution and issue resolution.
• Collaborate across all IPTs and CPTs, establishing working relationships with Contracts, Finance, Planning, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Digital Technologies, and Security teams.
• Identify and implement key program metrics and drive corrective actions.
• Support program risk and opportunity process in line with financial goals and obligations.
• Support customer program reviews and prepare for customer visits.
• Provide mentoring and guidance to all team members.

• Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) and minimum 10 years of relevant experience.
• Program Management Certified Level 6 or equivalent, or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Experience leading cross‑functional teams (Engineering, Contracts, Finance, Procurement/Supply Chain, Manufacturing/Operations, Quality Management, Logistics, Data Management, Security or administrative functions).
• Experience with financial analysis tools and project management tools/systems.
• Active and transferable U.S. government‑issued SECRET security clearance required prior to start date; U.S. citizenship required.
• Preferred:
  Active Top Secret clearance, experience with budgets ≥ $20M, production/operations program execution managing staffing, assignments, resources.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, manage multiple competing priorities, and communicate effectively.

Relocation assistance is available. Eligible applicants may receive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off and holidays. Annual incentive compensation programs may be offered based on level and collective‑bargaining agreement. Salary range: $132,400 – $251,600.

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 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.