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US-IL-ROCKFORD-P6 ~ 4747 Harrison Ave ~ 4747 HARRISON AVE-P6, United States of America
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Date Posted:
2026-05-29

Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
US-IL-ROCKFORD-P6 ~ 4747 Harrison Ave ~ 4747 HARRISON AVE-P6Position Role Type:
OnsiteU.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 RequiredSecurity Clearance Status:
Not RequiredCollins is seeking a high-potential Principal Project Engineer to join our Electric Power Systems (EPS) team, focused on Business Development and Preliminary Engineering.
In this role, you will help shape and capture new business by developing technical solutions, system concepts, and proposal content for early-stage EPS opportunities. Working alongside Chief Engineers and business development teams, you will play a key role in defining competitive, executable system architectures and win strategies.
You will engage across engineering disciplines to ensure alignment on Technology Readiness Level (TRL), system topologies, and customer requirements. You will also contribute to the development of high-quality, compliant, and competitive proposals that support profitable program growth, while helping to continuously improve how we pursue and develop new business within EPS.
What You Will Do
Engage and develop strong relationships between EPS customers and PMT’s to align timing and support of Technology Insertion, Trade Studies and Bids
Support the EPS Chief Engineer in Business Development and Preliminary Engineering proposal production and align with internal and external customers
Coordinate with Program and Functional Engineering to align Technology Roadmaps, Timing and Funding
Network with Subject Matter Experts (SME’s), Project teams, Discipline Chiefs, Fellows to address Technical Challenges and ensure compliant achievable technical presentations
Support Kick off meetings (KOM), Architecture Reviews (RAR), and Non-Advocate Reviews (NAR) to ensure high-integrity, quality bids
Prepare proposals with efficiency - owning a consistent and improving process
Simplify and error-check the proposal process using organization, automation and digitization
Support bid and engagement reviews, strategy, tactics, technical details and approach – maximizing approvals and minimizing turnback’s and rework
Manage multiple concurrent proposal activities and support and advise teams comprised of Program Chiefs, System Integrated Project Team Leads, Component Integrated Product Team Leads and core SME’s
Qualifications You Must Have
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
Experience working with electrical and mechanical systems, including hardware and software products
Experience with requirements capture, assessment, and concept development solutions
Strong communication skills for interfacing with customers, leadership, and cross-functional teams
Proposal and project management experience
Experience leading and working with multidisciplinary teams, including project planning, status assessment, risk identification, and mitigation execution
Qualifications We Prefer
Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering
Ability to effectively present to executive-level leadership and customers
Vision and interest in improving EPS Business Development and Preliminary Engineering processes
Program experience coordinating with program management, EVMS/scheduling, finance, supply chain, engineering, and operations stakeholders
Knowledge of aerospace/defense development processes, including qualification, certification, and airworthiness (e.g., DO-160, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, ARINC/RTCA standards)
Ability to work collaboratively across disciplines and business units while also operating independently
Strong organizational skills, leadership qualities, and ability to represent engineering on customer-facing programs
What We Offer
Benefits
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!
Learn More & Apply Now!
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!
*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.
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.
As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.
The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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 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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