Senior Principal Project Engineer - Systems Engineering (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-05-27

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-RICHARDSON-462 ~ 3200 E Renner Rd ~ RENNER BLDG 462

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

Senior Principal Project Engineer - Systems Engineering (Onsite)

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Role Description:   

Collins Aerospace has an exciting opportunity for a proven Senior Principal Project Engineer to lead, develop, and establish the required technology and infrastructure for the Platform Connectivity Technology portfolio.  This multi-faceted role will lead cross-functional teams through system architecture, development, integration, and testing of new systems.  The ideal candidate should be an established technical leader that can leverage proven experience integrating systems onto DoD platforms.  If you are a technical leader and willing to push new boundaries, this is the role for you!

This position requires: US Government Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Security Clearance Day 1.  

Onsite: This is an onsite role supporting our Richardson, TX location.

Sign-on Bonus Eligible

What YOU will do:  

• Directs all phases of programs from inception through completion while meeting program schedule and budget 

• Plans and coordinates the administrative and operational aspects of ongoing projects within program guidelines

• Liaises between systems engineering, systems architects, program management, planning, functional engineering teams, first line and executive leadership

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

• Establishes measurable program metrics and associated data analysis methods

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for coordinating with Management, Software Lead, Software Architect, Systems Lead, Systems Architect, Hardware Lead, Hardware Architect, Product Owners, CAMs, and Chief Engineer to enable successful execution of systems engineering scope for a program team of 50+ systems engineers 

• Prepare and maintain project plans, budgets, and demand forecasts to ensure that all action item lists are completed, and project quality expectations are met

• Prepare and maintain artifacts required for Systems Engineering Technical Review (SETR) events such as SRR, SFR, PDR, CDR, IBR, PRR, TRR, FCA, PCA

• Understand customer technical requirements and their derivation.  Oversee the transfer of lowest level requirements into development and test for prototype and customer deliveries

• Drive project schedules to keep programs running efficiently and tracks budget and schedule commitments

• Manage the project including tracking & reporting on budget and schedule performance through Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) techniques

• Interface with cross-functional teams such as management, program management, executive leadership, suppliers, customers, contracts, manufacturing, and members of the technical design team

• Provide timely and effective communication to management and customers

• Engineering activities associated with design, development, procurement, and testing

• Lead Technology Development programs guiding products through Technology Readiness Level process

• Support test activities to prove out prototypes/components and/or understand issues

• Benchmark similar systems and review customer needs to strategically drive system, software, and hardware development and integration

• Ensure excellence in engineering and technology

What You Will Learn:

As our next project engineer, you will learn from the best and brightest in the communications and nuclear deterrence domain working at Collins Aerospace.  You will assume a Project Engineer role focused on coordination of a systems engineering team in the full product lifecycle of an NC3 airborne platform. You will work across functions including program management, planning, and engineering teams across the product lifecycle. The project engineer also supports the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contracts. This is a very visible position at the forefront of one of our most important development efforts. 

Qualifications You Must Have: 

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience or an Advanced Degree iand a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience. In absence of a degree, 16 years of relevant experience is required

• Active and transferable U.S. Government DoD Secret Security Clearance is required prior to start date

• Must have a US Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance.  

  Candidate selected will be subject to a government security investigation/reinstatement and must meet eligibility requirements

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

• Able to communicate and make presentations to senior level leadership

• Able to travel up to 25% of the time depending on the program phase 

Qualifications We Prefer:

• US Government Department of Defense (DoD) Top Secret clearance

• Progressive leadership in the design, development, test, and integration of airborne platform systems

• Experience using Agile methodologies for product development

• Experience in effective Change Management practices

• Experience with Bid and Proposal efforts

• Prior Cost Account Manager experience is helpful

• Experience navigating competing priorities, delivering the highest level of engagement, and delivering successful outcomes in critical situations

• Experience leading projects and teams within a highly matrixed organization

• Understanding of Aerospace engineering design and analysis review/release process.

• Understanding of the configuration management process

• Strong Project management skills using MS Office/MS Project/EVMS

• Data Analytics tool experience a plus: e.g. Tableau, PowerBI, PowerApps, Alteryx, etc

• Identification of risks early on and ability to manage/mitigate by leveraging Sr. Leadership Support.

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

What We Offer:

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  

• Eligible for relocation assistance

• And more!  

Learn More & Apply Now!

*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. 

Relocation: Assistance may be provided

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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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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