Senior Engineer – Project Engineering

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. Lead medium-to-large, multi-year aerospace engineering projects through completion .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeRockford • Illinois • United StatesSenior💰 $86,800 - $165,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading aerospace engineering projects, managing budgets and schedules, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards. Proficient in project management methodologies, including Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS), and skilled in mechanical systems integration and test planning.

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Aerospace Engineering Project ManagementEarned Value Management Systems (EVMS)Integrated Master Schedules (IMS)Mechanical Systems IntegrationTest Planning and Execution

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Hard Skills

Project SchedulingBudget ManagementMechanical Design PrinciplesEngineering Drawings InterpretationTest Procedures DevelopmentCost-Saving StrategiesResource AllocationConfiguration ManagementQuality AssuranceRisk Mitigation

Soft Skills

Cross-Functional Team CoordinationEffective CommunicationProblem SolvingLeadershipPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ProjectLabVIEWVisual BasicTest Automation ToolsEngineering Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Security Clearance Eligibility

Industry Keywords

Aerospace IndustryDefense IndustryHigh-Performance Engine SystemsComplex Hardware ProgramsDesign for Manufacturability (DFM)Design for Assembly (DFA)Engineering MaterialsManufacturing ProcessesMechanical SystemsProject Lifecycle Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead medium-to-large, multi-year aerospace engineering projects through completion
Oversee project schedules, budgets, hardware development, and testing
Coordinate cross-functional teams to meet program objectives, customer requirements, and delivery milestones
Identify mitigation plans for impacted projects
Pursue cost-saving opportunities to maximize project profitability
Conduct meetings and present plans and progress reports
Identify project issues and recommend solutions, including resource reallocations or contractual specification changes
Oversee administrative and operational aspects of projects according to program guidelines
Liaise among project management, planning, project teams, and production line management
Review project and budget status, manage schedules, and prepare reports
Manage hardware development configurations and equipment modifications
Monitor project issues and develop resolutions supporting productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction
Maintain integrated master schedules and ensure projects meet schedules and budgets
Complete gated reviews throughout the project lifecycle
Understand and execute test procedures; analyze, interpret, and report test results
Verify internal processes are followed to reduce engineering setbacks
Read and interpret engineering drawings, provide markups, and coordinate drawing releases
Estimate and track budgets and schedules using EVMS data
Develop schedules and project budgets for new business proposals
Develop test procedures and complete test reports to verify product requirements
Document best practices in engineering standard work
Communicate with peers and Collins leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

STEM degree and minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience, or no degree and 9 years of relevant experience
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline preferred
Experience in the aerospace or defense industry, particularly with aerospace test equipment, high-performance engine systems, or complex hardware programs
Experience with project scheduling, budgeting, and Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS), including project budgets exceeding 10 million
Experience developing and managing Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) using Microsoft Project
Knowledge of mechanical systems, including gearing, motion control, rotational mechanics, and mechanical design principles
Understanding of engineering materials, manufacturing processes, Design for Manufacturability (DFM), and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles
Experience with mechanical systems integration in aerospace or defense applications
Familiarity with test planning, execution, and reporting processes
Experience with LabVIEW, Visual Basic, or similar programming and test automation tools
Eligibility to obtain and maintain security clearance
U.S. citizenship required; only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
Ability to travel domestically and internationally approximately 25–50% of the time

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation 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
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
Flexible work schedules
Flexible spending accounts
Employee Scholar Program
Paid time off and holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage