Senior Principal Project Engineer Software (Onsite)

Senior Principal Project Engineer Software (Onsite) Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced solutions for the aerospace and defense industry. Role Description: Senior Principal Project Engineer to lead, develop, and establish technology and infrastructure for the Platform Connectivity Technology portfolio, guiding cross‑functional teams through the development, integration, and testing of new software and hardware solutions. Requires a U.S.

DoD Secret Security Clearance (Day 1). Location: Richardson, TX (Onsite). What You Will Do: Direct all phases of programs from inception through completion while meeting schedule and budget.

Plan and coordinate the administrative and operational aspects of projects within program guidelines. Liaise between program management, planning, contracts, finance, functional engineering teams, first line and executive leadership. Monitor and assess 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 Lead, Software Architect, Systems Lead, Systems Architect, Hardware Lead, Hardware Architect, and Chief Engineer to enable successful program execution. Prepare and maintain project plans, budgets, and demand forecasts.

Lead proposal coordination for upcoming bid and proposal efforts. Lead change‑management initiatives across a large program. Support the preparation and maintenance of artifacts required for Systems Engineering Technical Review (SETR) events such as SRR, SFR, PDR, CDR, IBR, PRR, TRR, FCA, PCA.

Translate customer technical requirements into development and test for prototypes and deliveries. Drive project schedules, track budget and schedule commitments, and manage reporting through EVMS techniques. Interface with cross‑functional teams including management, program management, executive leadership, suppliers, customers, contracts, manufacturing, and technical design.

Provide timely and effective communication to management and customers. Engage in engineering activities associated with design, development, procurement, and testing. Support Technology Development programs through the Technology Readiness Level process.

Support test activities to validate prototypes and identify issues. Benchmark similar efforts 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 a Project Engineer, you will gain experience coordinating change‑management initiatives, product maturity artifacts, and proposal development for an NC3 airborne platform, working across program management, planning, contracts, finance, and engineering teams throughout the product lifecycle. Qualifications You Must Have: Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience. If a degree is absent, 16 years of relevant experience is required.

Active and transferable U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship required.

Ability to communicate and present to senior leadership. Ability to travel up to 25% of the time. Candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements.

Qualifications We Prefer: U.S. 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 with effective change‑management practices. Experience with bid and proposal efforts.

Prior cost account manager experience is helpful. Experience navigating competing priorities and delivering outcomes in critical situations. Experience leading projects and teams within a highly matrixed organization.

Understanding of aerospace engineering design and analysis review/release processes. Understanding of configuration management processes. Strong project‑management skills using MS Office, MS Project, and EVMS.

Data analytics tool experience (e.g., Tableau, PowerBI, PowerApps, Alteryx). Ability to identify risks early and manage/mitigate them with senior leadership support. What We Offer: Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees. Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching 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: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.

Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits. Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning. Employee Assistance Program with up to 10 free counseling sessions.

Healthy You incentives and wellness rewards program. Doctor on Demand and virtual doctor visits. Bright Horizons child and elder care services.

Teladoc Medical Experts second‑opinion program. Eligible for relocation assistance. And more. #J-18808-Ljbffr