Principal Project Engineer

RTX

. Drive Project Engineering processes using integrated scheduling, earned value management, and risk and opportunity management .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeWindsor Locks • Connecticut • United StatesLead💰 $107,500 - $204,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Project Engineering processes, including integrated scheduling, earned value management, and risk management. Proficient in leading cross-functional teams and managing project plans, budgets, and performance metrics to ensure successful project execution.

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Project EngineeringIntegrated SchedulingEarned Value ManagementSoftware Design Life CycleBudget Management

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Hard Skills

Project PlanningRisk ManagementPerformance AnalysisCost MonitoringSoftware DevelopmentHardware DevelopmentResource ForecastingTechnical SpecificationsBid DevelopmentRoot-Cause Investigation

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCoaching and Mentoring

Tools & Technologies

MS ProjectSoftware Development Tools

Industry Keywords

STEM DegreeU.S. CitizenshipMatrixed OrganizationDigital Control SystemsCircuit Cards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive Project Engineering processes using integrated scheduling, earned value management, and risk and opportunity management
Collaborate with Systems, Software, Software Systems, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering, Program Office, Production, and Quality to develop integrated execution plans
Prepare and maintain project plans, budgets, and staffing requirements
Analyze trends, performance, resource costs, and forecasting reports
Monitor project progress across cost, schedule, and technical specifications
Conduct weekly project team meetings covering performance, status, open issues, and tasks
Identify and resolve execution problems and risks, and implement mitigations
Forecast project revenues, monitor costs, and re-estimate monthly project costs
Maintain and present plans, software development burndown, and progress reports
Balance multiple software development, hardware development, production, and sustainment projects
Work autonomously with limited managerial oversight
Support root-cause investigations and corrective actions for field returns and production issues
Develop bids based on customer proposal requests
Ensure compliance with company guidelines and improve project scheduling, monitoring, and reporting processes
Drive engineering execution while meeting internal and external customer expectations
Communicate directly with customers as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
BS or MS degree in Software, Software Systems, or Electrical Engineering, or an MBA degree preferred
5 years of experience leading projects and teams within a highly matrixed organization preferred
Experience with the software design process/software design life cycle
Experience with controllers, circuit cards, digital control systems, and hardware
Strong organizational, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills
Ability to multitask and prioritize daily issues and longer-term projects
Interpersonal and influencing skills, including coaching and mentoring engineering staff
Strong computer skills, including experience with MS Project and software development tools
Ability to present to internal and external customers
Ability to bring team members together and resolve problems
Security clearance is not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan with 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 pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, and ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, and 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
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
Potential eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs