Senior Principal Project Engineer - Execution Lead (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-05-20

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-NY-BINGHAMTON-288 ~ 31 Lewis Rd ~ LEWIS

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: Top Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

Senior Principal Project Engineer - Execution Lead (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: 

As the industry faces new challenges and embraces new technologies, Collins Aerospace is collaborating and innovating with our customers to bring big ideas to life.  Become part of an exciting team focused on the development of high-fidelity integrated simulation solutions that help enhance mission effectiveness for US Department of Defense training systems. This department is responsible for technical leadership for tactics, flight, and maintenance training solutions for rotary wing, fixed wing, ground, and platforms and technologies to enhance the simulation training solutions.

The Simulation and Training Solutions (P2) Engineering department seeks a Technical Project Manager (TPM) / Project Engineer (PE) to lead a team of engineers in the development of new and exciting simulation systems and products.

The PE serves as the single point of contact for engineering on a development project. Responsible for the technical leadership and technical project management of the design & development activities, within the guidelines set by the LCVSM/Program Manager and Customer. The role will include leading the development and execution of modifications to the baseline system. This PE position will include a component focused on bid and pursuit support, serving as the lead on complex pursuit activities.

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

Onsite: This is an onsite role supporting our Binghamton, NY location.

Candidates must have strong technical, leadership and organizational skills as well as project leadership/management experience. Candidate will be expected to spend a significant portion of their time in a direct technical role leading the current Increment execution. The candidate should show the ability to unleash energy within a team through passion, enthusiasm, and leadership.  This position requires excellent written and verbal communication skills along with the ability to interface with Executive Leadership, Program Managers and Operations Managers across all business areas within Collins Aerospace. In addition to communication with those functional areas, the candidate should be able to demonstrate the ability to create and leverage powerful networks to get the job done. Seeking Senior Project Engineering professional with deep knowledge and highly developed technical expertise. Will develop small to midsize product plans and budgets, performs critical analysis, pursues all cost saving opportunities to maximize project profitability, and monitors project performance. Will Identify and react to project problems and recommend solutions.

What YOU will do:  

• Engineering Information Data hub (Single point of contact for Project Management (life cycle value stream manager (LCVSM), Operations, Configuration Management (CM), Security, Design Quality, etc) for assigned program

• Multi-disciplinary engineering team leader for systems, software, electrical, mechanical, and quality

• Primary Customer’s Technical Interface for assigned program

• Responsible to guide engineering development in accordance with the RTX Lifecycle Management System (RLPM), Engineering Process, requirements, budget, and schedule

• Develops and monitors project plans, schedules, and budgets for small to mid-size projects and suggeP2 appropriate adjustments to ensure adherence to the established project plan, schedule, and budget

• Works with group managers to ensure that the project is appropriately staffed

• Identifies resource issues and works with group management to resolve, escalating to department management if needed

• Supports Technical Risk and Opportunity mitigation tasks

• Pursues cost saving opportunities and risk mitigation to maximize project profitability

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

• 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

• Leads engineering bid and proposal efforts for existing and new potential customer opportunities

• Provides input to Gate Review material, Project Management Reviews, and EAC Reviews

• This position may require occasional travel both domestically and internationally

Qualifications You Must Have: 

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience

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

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

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Candidate must be well organized and able to communicate effectively with engineering team, leadership and customers

• Familiarity with systems engineering processes and requirements and design capture tools including ALM, JIRA, and Subversion is desirable

• Software / Systems development experience would be preferred.

• Experience in supporting pursuit activities, including bids and proposals is also desired

• Experience in simulation of avionics systems development, verification/validation, and interfaces would be beneficial

• Experience in Earned Value analysis and has experience as a Cost Account Manager (CAM)

• Must be able to obtain a security clearance, active clearance a plus

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. 

Employee Referral Eligible  

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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