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Principal Project Engineer (Onsite)

fort wayne, IN

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Prattwhitney lists this Principal Project Engineer (Onsite) opportunity in fort wayne, Indiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Location

Fort Wayne, IN, USA – onsite, with hybrid/remote arrangements allowed where applicable.

Position Overview

Principal Project Engineer – Battle Management Command & Control (BMC2) within Collins Aerospace, an RTX company.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate across programs, engineering teams, and functions to identify efficiencies and support the development of best practices, necessitating an ability to clearly communicate objectives and status to audiences with varying degrees of understanding of the products and technology.

Demonstrate experience collaborating effectively and building partnerships with others inside and outside the parent organization.

Understand and manage both customer‑funded and internally‑funded projects, including potentially more than one project at a time.

Guide team members on the management of scope, schedule, and budget for engineering design activities and be directly involved in project management and execution, including Earned Value and Risk Management.

Demonstrate sound decision‑making skills, strategic thinking, networking skills, and the ability to accurately forecast resource needs.

Contribute estimates (both Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) and formal Request for Proposal (RFP) responses) for new customers and/or additional capabilities for existing customers.

Contribute to operational plans for IFATDS development over a 2‑year time window.

Contribute to updates to processes and policies relating to execution of Engineering work.

Contribute to software development and/or systems engineering tasks as needed.

Travel: Willingness to travel occasionally to support customer events and related external activities. Demonstrated experience applying effective leadership.

Qualifications You Must Have

8+ years of work‑related experience with emphasis on Software Engineering and/or Systems Engineering.

Experience in proposals and projects in an execution leadership role that included responsibility for scope, schedule, and budget management.

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience.

Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date. Position will require the ability to access U.S.-only data systems.

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

Experience working with the Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System (AFATDS) for DoD and/or IFATDS for international customers.

Technical credibility or domain knowledge in any of the following areas: Battle Management, COA analysis, Variable Message Format (VMF) “K‑series” messages, Joint or Coalition interoperability, Long‑Range Precision Fires, Extended Range Cannon Artillery, Extended Range Guided Multiple Launch Rocket Systems, Projectile Tracking Systems, Fire Direction Centers, Common Operational Picture, meteorology (MET), or target acquisition.

Domain knowledge of targeting, target acquisition process, and the employment and use of field artillery for accurate and effective fires.

Fluency in Forward Observer and crew TTPs for field artillery in tactical environments in Multi Domain Operations (MDO).

Ability to establish key elements of operational plans with direct impact towards the achievement of results and holding people accountable for their contributions.

Ability to see the context, and develop or adjust relevant processes, standards and operational plans in support of the Engineering functional strategy.

Knowledge of open standards SW development requirements.

Knowledgeable of Agile iterative software development.

Knowledge and experience in DevSecOps best practices.

Experience developing software in Ada and/or Java.

Master of Science degree (M.S.) in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Math, Physics or related field.

What We Offer

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

Relocation assistance may be provided

Compensation

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD.

About Collins Aerospace

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Equal Opportunity

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.

Application Timeline

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.

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Worksite address

fort wayne, IN, 46804, US

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