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Date Posted: Country: United States of America Location: US-CT-WINDSOR LOCKS-B1 ~ 1 Hamilton Rd ~ BLDG 1 Position Role Type: Hybrid U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required
Are you an experienced Project Engineer who enjoys bringing people together, solving complex problems, and driving programs toward successful outcomes? This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working with a talented, cross-functional team in a fast-moving engineering environment. As a Principal Project Engineer, you will help lead and elevate the performance of critical programs within the Environmental & Aircraft Control Systems, Digital Controls engineering organization. You’ll work alongside engineers, technical leaders, program teams, and other stakeholders to turn complex requirements and competing priorities into successful program outcomes.
What You Will Do
Drive world-class Project Engineering processes using integrated scheduling, earned value management, and risk and opportunity management.
Work collaboratively with other Engineering disciplines (Systems, Software, Software Systems, Mechanical, and Electrical), Program Office, Production, and Quality to develop an integrated execution plan to satisfy customer requirements across applicable operating conditions.
Prepare and maintain project plans, budgets, and staffing requirements to ensure that all action item lists are completed and project quality expectations are met.
Maintain and provide analysis of trends, performance, resource costs, and forecasting reports.
Gather and analyze data to monitor projects' progress in terms of cost, schedule, and technical specifications to facilitate operations and ensure that established objectives and budgets are achieved.
Meet with the project team weekly to manage project performance, status, open issues, and tasks.
Analyze, identify, and address execution problems and risks; recommend and implement resolutions and mitigations to ensure the successful completion of project(s).
Forecast project revenues, monitor costs, and re-estimate project costs monthly to maximize project profitability and ensure business objectives are met.
Maintain and present plans, software development burndown and progress reports relating to the project(s) to track progress and ensure that established targets are met.
Balance demands of multiple projects, which could include software development, hardware development, and production and sustainment support.
Work autonomously with limited oversight from the manager.
Support root-cause investigations and corrective actions for field returns and production issues.
Develop bids based on customer proposal requests.
Ensure compliance with company guidelines and internal processes, and recommend changes to improve the efficiency of scheduling, monitoring, and reporting of projects.
Drive the execution of all engineering responsibilities on the program while meeting both internal and external customer expectations.
Communicate directly with customers as required.
Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, technical experience, and the ability to work as a cross-functional team member.
Qualifications
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience.
BS or MS degree in Software, Software Systems, or Electrical Engineering, or an MBA degree.
5 years of experience leading projects and teams within a highly matrixed organization.
Experience with the software design process/software design life cycle.
Experience with controllers, circuit cards, digital control systems, and hardware.
Exceptional organizational, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to multitask and prioritize both daily issues and longer-term projects.
Superior interpersonal and influencing skills, including coaching and mentoring of other engineering staff.
Strong computer skills, with experience in MS Project and software development tools.
Natural presence and comfort presenting to internal and external customers.
Ability to bring team members together and work through problems to resolution.
What We Offer Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft 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!
Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, 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.
Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.
This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.
RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.
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.
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RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.
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