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. Citizenship / Security Clearance Requirements: Active US Government DoD Secret Clearance; U.S. citizenship required. Security Clearance Status: Active and existing on day 1.

Company Overview At RTX, the world’s largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 employees unite to solve the world’s most complex problems. Collins Aerospace, a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions, helps customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Position Summary Senior Principal Project Engineer to lead, develop, and establish the technology and infrastructure for the Platform Connectivity Technology portfolio. Lead cross‑functional teams through system architecture, development, integration, and testing of new systems. Key Responsibilities Direct all phases of programs from inception through completion while meeting schedule and budget.

Plan and coordinate administrative and operational aspects of ongoing projects within program guidelines. Act as liaison between systems engineering, systems architects, program management, planning, functional engineering teams, and leadership. Monitor project issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction goals.

Establish measurable program metrics and associated data analysis methods. Coordinate with management, software, hardware, product owners, CAMs, and chief engineer to enable execution of systems engineering scope for a program team of 50+ engineers. Prepare and maintain project plans, budgets, demand forecasts; manage project schedules; track and report on budget and schedule performance using EVMS.

Prepare and maintain artifacts required for SETR events (SRR, SFR, PDR, CDR, IBR, PRR, TRR, FCA, PCA). Oversee transfer of lowest‑level requirements to development and test for prototype and customer deliveries. Lead technology development programs guiding products through the TRL process.

Support test activities to prove out prototypes and components. Benchmark similar systems, review customer needs, and drive system, software, and hardware development and integration. Provide effective communication to management and customers; interface with cross‑functional teams.

Ensure excellence in engineering and technology. Learning and Development Work across functions including program management, planning, and engineering; support preparation of proposals, business plans, operating budgets, and contract terms. Be visible at the forefront of NC3 airborne platform development.

Qualifications Required STEM degree and minimum 10 years relevant experience or an advanced degree with 7 years experience (or 16 years if no degree). Active DoD Secret clearance required prior to start. U.S. citizenship required.

Ability to communicate and present to senior leadership. Travel up to 25% as required. Preferred Qualifications DoD Top Secret clearance.

Progressive leadership in design, development, test, and integration of airborne platform systems. Experience with Agile product development. Change Management practices experience.

Bid and proposal experience; prior Cost Account Manager experience helpful. Strong project management skills (MS Office, MS Project, EVMS). Data analytics tool experience (Tableau, PowerBI, PowerApps, Alteryx).

Risk identification and mitigation experience. Understanding of aerospace engineering design reviews and configuration management. Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Three weeks vacation for new hires. Generous 401(k) with employer match. Tuition reimbursement program.

Student loan repayment program. Life insurance and disability coverage. Optional coverages: pet, home, auto, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness, group legal, ID theft protection.

Parental leave benefits. Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning. Adoption assistance, autism benefit.

Employee Assistance Program up to 10 free counseling sessions. Healthy You incentives, wellness rewards, Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits. Bright Horizons child and elder care services.

Teladoc medical experts, second opinion program. Relocation assistance eligible. And more.

Equal Employment Opportunity 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 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 VERA Act.

Other Information This role is U.S.-based. Salary range: 132,400 USD–251,600 USD. The application window closes approximately 40 days after posting.

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