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Principal Engineer - Military Programs (Hybrid)
Principal Engineer - Military Programs (Hybrid)-February 2024
Rockford
Feb 10, 2026
About Principal Engineer - Military Programs (Hybrid)

  Date Posted:

  2024-01-18

  Country:

  United States of America

  Location:

  A01: Rockford - Aerospace 4747 Harrison Avenue, Rockford, IL, 61125 USA

  Position Role Type:

  Hybrid

  Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Created in 2018 by bringing together Rockwell Collins and UTC Aerospace Systems, Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

  This position is a Principal Project Engineering professional with deep knowledge and highly developed technical expertise. Develops small to mid-size product plans and budgets, performs critical analysis, pursues all cost-saving opportunities to maximize project profitability, and monitors project performance. Identifies and reacts to project problems and recommends solutions.

  Hybrid:

  Must be a commutable distance from Rockford, IL to work a hybrid schedule reporting onsite as needed. This position is eligible for relocation. Primary Responsibilities:

  Develops project plans, schedules, and budgets for small to mid-size projects and suggests appropriate adjustments to ensure adherence to the established project plan, schedule, and budget.

  Records and documents delays, changes in scope, and any other incidents that impact the scope of work or schedule to ensure smooth project operations.

  Pursues all cost-saving opportunities to maximize project profitability.

  Performs critical path analysis and prepares and implements work-around plans to ensure the successful completion of projects.

  Conducts meetings, consolidates, and presents plans and progress reports relating to business aspects of the project(s).

  Identifies and reacts to project problems and recommends solutions, such as reallocating resources or changing contractual specifications.

  Directs all phases of programs from inception through completion.

  Oversees and coordinates the administrative and operational aspects of ongoing projects within program guidelines.

  Liaises between project management and planning, project teams, and line management.

  Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets, and financial terms/conditions of contract.

  Reviews project and budget status, manages schedules, and prepares reports.

  Monitors and assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer-satisfaction goals and objectives.

  Represents UTC as the primary customer contact for projects.

  Directs the work of employees assigned to projects in technical manufacturing and administrative areas.

  Establishes design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration, and testing.

  Meets program schedules and budgets and maintains the integrated master schedules for project(s).

  Qualifications/Experience Needed:

  Minimum of 2 years of project management experience is required.

  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 or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience.

  U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

  Preferred Qualifications:

  Familiarity with industry design standards, such as ARP-4754, RTCA© DO-254, DO-78, DO- 160, Conformity per FAA Order 8110.4C, etc.

  Familiarity with electronic hardware, complex logic devices, and microprocessor-based embedded software.

  Excellent project management skills, PMP© certification desirable.

  Demonstrated experience managing engineering teams.

  Demonstrated success leading and working with multidisciplinary teams.

  Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships on all levels (engineer, management, senior levels of engineering, legal/finance, customer, etc.)

  Ability to manage several, concurrent medium-large scale development projects.

  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.

  #reempowerprogram

  This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program. The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey. Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience. Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX.

  Minimum Program Qualifications:

  Be on a career break of one or more year at time of application.

  Have prior experience in functional area of interest.

  Have interest in returning in either a full-time or part-time position.

  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!

  Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success . We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.

  WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

  *Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

  Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

  Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

  Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

  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! 

  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.

  Employee Referral Eligible

  #HotJob

  The salary range for this role is 96,000 USD - 200,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

  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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

  Privacy Policy and Terms:

  Click on this link (http://www.rtx.com/privacy/Job-Applicant-Privacy-Notice) to read the Policy and Terms

  Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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