Defense Maritime Principal Project Engineer; Onsite

Principal Project Engineer – Mission Systems Maritime Defense Engineering Team

Location:

Windsor Locks, CT

• Hold technical design authority for the assigned product/segment/customer scope.
• Lead cross‑discipline technical integration across mechanical, electrical, software, systems, and other engineering domains, ensuring that all elements work together as a cohesive solution.
• Establish design concepts, criteria, and engineering direction for product research, development, integration, and test within the assigned scope.
• Ensure verification, validation, and certification/qualification activities are planned and executed to meet customer and regulatory requirements.
• Direct communication with customers, suppliers, and the Integrated Product Development Team (IPDT), including daily tag‑ups, weekly meetings, and quarterly meetings.
• Plan, schedule, coordinate and facilitate all project meetings, capture and publish meeting minutes, and coordinate the closure of action items.
• Coordinate, track and drive to closure all tasks that must be completed by the cross‑functional team to meet contractual, technical, regulatory, budget, and schedule requirements for product development, production, and life‑cycle support.
• Manage, track, and deliver required periodic reports on the project budget, including completion and delivery of monthly financial reports.
• Develop and manage program schedules to drive on‑time contract deliveries.
• Coordinate technical inputs to proposals, business plans, work statements, specifications, budgets, and contractual terms for the product or customer area.
• Ensure commitments are technically sound, feasible, and consistent with family architectures and standards.
• Utilize Earned Value methodology to forecast demand and track project completion.
• Track and coordinate mitigation of risks related to technical, quality, schedule, and budget for product development.
• Plan and coordinate allocation of resources for the Integrated Product Development Team (IPDT).
• Complete all work in compliance with Collins Aerospace’s Quality Management System.
• Travel up to 30% of the time as required by program needs.

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government‑issued security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required.
• Proven planning, adaptability, organizational, and negotiation skills for effective team management.
• Experience with electromechanical hardware development and qualification.
• Experience in configuration management processes in a controlled production environment, including maintenance of a bill of material structure and compliance with product‑specific release requirements.
• Ability to anticipate project risks and build contingency plans.

• Educational background focused in Systems, Mechanical, Chemical, or Aerospace Engineering.
• Prior experience with hydrogen fuel cell or electrolysis systems.
• Experience with systems containing valves, pumps, compressors, fans, heat exchangers, mixers, separators, sensors, and storage tanks.
• Previous submarine or spacecraft experience.
• Previous knowledge or experience with U.S. Navy air revitalization systems and power management systems.
• General knowledge of fluid systems design.
• Knowledge of ASME codes and standards for process piping and pressure vessels.
• Experience with military contract programs.
• Strong focus on teamwork, team building, and employee development.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching funds and a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student loan repayment program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal,  protection.
• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning assistance.
• Autism Benefit (if applicable).
• Employee Assistance Plan with up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Healthy You incentives, wellness rewards program.
• Virtual doctor visits via Doctor on Demand.
• Bright Horizons child and elder care services.
• Teladoc Medical Experts for second opinions.
• Relocation assistance may be available.

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 applicable protected class.