Principal Project Engineer – Site Implementation Planning Lead

RTX

. Coordinate engineering and subcontractor activities .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesSenior💰 $107,500 - $204,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in coordinating engineering and subcontractor activities while ensuring compliance with Government standards. Proficient in managing radar system upgrades, logistics, and site preparation, with a strong focus on program performance and quality assurance.

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Project Management ExperienceRadar System UpgradesSite Preparation ActivitiesGovernment ComplianceLogistics Coordination

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Hard Skills

Engineering CoordinationSite Survey InterpretationQuality AssuranceProgram Performance ReportingInfrastructure Preparation

Soft Skills

CollaborationLeadershipCommunication

Industry Keywords

Radar System ReplacementSubcontractor ManagementGovernment StandardsSite-Specific Implementation PlansEngineering Disciplines

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate engineering and subcontractor activities
Work closely with program management and customer representatives
Guide technical performance and schedule adherence for the Radar System Replacement (RSR) program
Verify subcontractor quality and review implementation and installation documentation
Ensure compliance with Government standards
Provide guidance and support for planning and installation activities for updated radar infrastructure
Maintain the RSR System Level Implementation Plan (SLIP)
Oversee submission and approval of Site-Specific Implementation Plans (SSIP)
Ensure SSIP alignment with program requirements, logistical and operational needs, and RTX and Government standards
Translate subcontractor site survey findings into actionable closure plans
Coordinate with subcontractor and customer/Government personnel to deliver ATS equipment plans covering installation, testing, and certification
Lead subcontractor site preparation efforts and ensure site readiness for radar equipment installation
Oversee site logistics, including site access, tools, materials, and equipment delivery
Guide subcontractor quality performance in maintenance and sustainment of installed radar infrastructure
Coordinate second-level engineering responses to deployed equipment anomalies
Assist the program chief engineer with oversight of RTX engineering functions in alignment with Government authorization, budget, and schedule
Assist with development and delivery workflow of Government CDRLs

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 required; only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under these programs/contracts
Project management experience preferred
Experience in site preparation activities, including infrastructure preparation (power, structure, environment, et al.) preferred
Experience interpreting site surveys and translating findings into actionable plans preferred
Experience managing and/or executing surveillance radar system upgrades, repairs, and installations preferred
Experience with logistics associated with radar system upgrades, repairs, and installations preferred
Experience coordinating program performance tasks with US (or similar) Government personnel preferred
Experience reporting program performance to US Government senior leadership personnel preferred
Experience overseeing multiple engineering disciplines on a US Government program preferred
Experience overseeing and being responsible for performance of engineering personnel on a US Government program preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work weeks: 9/80A, 5/40
Flexible work hours: Core hours, Modified time
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of PTO for newly hired employees
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
Carrot 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
Paid time off and holidays
Flexible spending accounts
Employee Scholar Program
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage