Senior Engineer – Project Engineering; Onsite
Listed on 2026-02-21
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer
Location: US-CT-WINDSOR LOCKS-B1 ~ 1 Hamilton Rd ~ BLDG 1
Date Posted:
Country: United States of America
Position Role Type: Onsite
Citizen/Immigration Status: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Security Clearance: None/Not Required
We are looking for a Senior Engineer – Project Engineering. The Senior Engineer will lead engineering activities related to the design, development, qualification, and production support of components within Power & Controls, with a focus on the PACK and Rotating Machinery product lines. This role also involves supporting hardware issues and implementing improvements after program development and service entry.
What You Will Do- Initiate and coordinate Class I and Class II engineering changes and deviations using the Collins Configuration Control Board process.
- Serve as Component Integrated Product Team (CIPT) part‑level owner, including communication, risk management, and project requirements.
- Present information to Engineering, Program Management, and Customer representatives.
- Coordinate design changes with internal and external customers, as well as suppliers.
- Demonstrate the ability to organize and execute multiple complex tasks.
- Drive supplier transitions.
- Lead cost reduction projects.
- Analyze component reliability metrics to identify improvement opportunities.
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years of experience.
- Prior experience as Project Engineer with full product development lifecycle exposure.
- Prior experience leading multifunctional teams across matrixed organizations, coordinating with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders.
- Proficient in Teamcenter, MS Project, Excel, and PowerPoint for project scheduling, budget tracking, and task execution.
- Experience in component testing, full product lifecycle management, and applying DFMA principles.
- Trained in Lean/CI methods to optimize processes, reduce costs, and improve quality.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
- Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and a separate employer 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
- 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!
We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second. Our major product lines are on‑board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in‑flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best‑in‑class experience to our customers.
We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight!
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.
Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.
The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary…
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