Principal Project Leader - Digital Visualization (ONSITE)

Date Posted:

2026-06-08



Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-NC-WINSTON SALEM-150 ~ 150 Oak Plaza Blvd ~ BLDG 150

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position.​ The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX, the world's 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.

We are looking for a creatively driven Digital Visualization Project Lead to help shape the future of air travel at Collins Aerospace. In this role, reporting to the Associate Director of Customer Experience and Design (CXD), you will lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of digital visualization projects that support concept development, sales pursuits, product strategy, and internal communication. This role sits at the intersection of design, business, and technology. Successful candidates are highly organized, collaborative, and motivated by bringing ideas to life through compelling visual storytelling that inspires customers, supports business growth, and communicates complex products in clear and engaging ways.

The Customer Experience and Design team partner closely with Business Development, Strategy, Advanced Technology groups, Engineering, and Prototype teams to create differentiated products and experiences for customers worldwide. Visualization plays a critical role in translating ideas into compelling stories that help shape customer decisions and future product opportunities. As part of the team, you are ambitious and self motivated, driven to bring ideas to life that provide value to our customers, inspire business growth, and create desirable and differentiated passenger experiences.

This is an onsite position in Winston Salem, North Carolina.

What you will do:

• Lead planning and execution of visualization projects supporting concept development, customer pursuits, internal communication, and product demonstrations, ranging from still imagery to animated experiences and immersive storytelling
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while balancing priorities, schedules, budgets, and stakeholder expectations
• Build strong working relationships across business teams to understand emerging needs, identify opportunities for visualization support, and align deliverables to strategic objectives
• Partner directly with the CXD visualization technical team leaders to coordinate resources and ensure efficient execution across projects
• Support continuous improvement of visualization processes, tools, and capabilities to increase quality, speed, and impact across the organization
• Provide hands on leadership throughout project execution, ensuring deliverables align with intent, technical criteria, and high-quality standards
• Communicate project status, risks, priorities, and scope changes clearly with stakeholders and leadership teams
• Drive visibility of project progress through effective planning tools, resource tracking, and reporting methods
• Champion collaboration across global teams, leveraging internal capabilities throughout Collins, RTX, and external partners to deliver successful outcomes
• Help translate complex technical information into compelling visual stories that support product understanding, customer engagement, and business growth
• Maintain project trackers, schedules, and project management tools to support visibility and successful execution across multiple initiatives

Qualifications you must have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Visualization, Marketing, Communications, or related technical field is required
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role
• Experience leading multiple fast paced projects within creative, design, visualization, or product development environments
• Previous experience working with technical teams while maintaining strong attention to materiality, finishes, lighting, and product realism
• Experience coordinating projects involving multiple stakeholders while maintaining schedules, priorities, and quality expectations
• Strong understanding of visual storytelling, storyboarding, and communication methods that support customer engagement and decision making
• Demonstrated ability to manage moderately complex projects with rapid timelines in highly collaborative environments

Qualifications we prefer:

• Collaborative and team-oriented mindset with curiosity and willingness to adopt new tools, workflows, and technologies
• Experience leading complex or strategic projects supporting Business Development, Sales teams, or customer pursuits within commercial aviation or similarly complex industries
• Demonstrated experience using visualization and storytelling to support sales pursuits, customer engagement, strategic proposals, trade show demonstrations, and business growth opportunities
• Experience working with Business Development, Sales, Marketing, and technical teams to define visualization requirements, product configurations, material specifications, and deliverable expectations
• Ability to translate technical products and complex systems into compelling visual communication and customer focused narratives
• Experience preparing and presenting work to leadership teams, stakeholders, and customers
• Experience collaborating with design, engineering, and technology teams to define shared goals and execute against strategic objectives
• Demonstrated success working effectively across cross functional teams while balancing competing priorities
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation, and relationship building skills
• Strong capability in storyboarding, narrative development, and visual communication strategy
• Strong organizational skills with experience using project management and collaboration tools
• Excellent documentation and technical writing skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and relevant knowledge in visualization or CAD tools such as Rhino, NX, Adobe Creative Suite, Unreal Engine, or similar platforms

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

• And more! 

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

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.

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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