Date Posted

2025-06-12

Country

United States of America

Location

01: Building 01 Windsor Locks One Hamilton Road, Windsor Locks, CT, 06096 USA

Position Role Type

Onsite

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Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market

As the Senior Project Engineering Manager for the Large Commercial Engines Business, you will be responsible for leading the Digital Controls product line engineering team within the Engine Control Systems segment of Power and Controls. This position offers a unique opportunity to foster customer collaboration, improve processes, and meet future challenges. The role encompasses a variety of programs including software development, hardware improvements, obsolescence management, and cybersecurity.

What You Will Do

Directly manage a team of 5 project engineering professionals.
Lead hardware and software development for electronic engine controls products.
Oversee all program phases from proposal development through production and field support.
Support the implementation of strategic and technology advancement initiatives for the digital controls product line.
Manage program budgets and schedules, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Predict and mitigate technical and programmatic risks.
Communicate effectively with engineering leadership, as well as internal and external customers.

What You Will Learn

This role is a fantastic opportunity to be at the forefront of technological advancements in the aerospace and defense industry.
You will work with a team dedicated to driving innovation and excellence in electronic engine controls.

Qualifications You Must Have

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience

Qualifications We Prefer

Experience leading engineering teams.
Working background in hardware and software development for electronic systems.
Working experience with project management, including budget and schedule oversight.
Experience foreseeing and addressing technical as well as programmatic risks.
Ability to communicate effectively across all levels, including leadership and customers.

What We Offer

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes 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 coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, 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
And more!

Learn More & Apply Now!

May be eligible for relocation

We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second. Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in-flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy.

Join us as we take flight!

Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

The salary range for this role is 124,000 USD - 250,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, 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. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

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 state or federal 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 Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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Qualifications

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
This role is a fantastic opportunity to be at the forefront of technological advancements in the aerospace and defense industry
Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience
Qualifications We Prefer
Experience leading engineering teams
Working background in hardware and software development for electronic systems
Working experience with project management, including budget and schedule oversight
Experience foreseeing and addressing technical as well as programmatic risks
Ability to communicate effectively across all levels, including leadership and customers

Benefits

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes 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 coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, 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
And more!
The salary range for this role is 124,000 USD - 250,000 USD
The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels
Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, 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
Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement
Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement
Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance

Responsibilities

As the Senior Project Engineering Manager for the Large Commercial Engines Business, you will be responsible for leading the Digital Controls product line engineering team within the Engine Control Systems segment of Power and Controls
This position offers a unique opportunity to foster customer collaboration, improve processes, and meet future challenges
The role encompasses a variety of programs including software development, hardware improvements, obsolescence management, and cybersecurity
Directly manage a team of 5 project engineering professionals
Lead hardware and software development for electronic engine controls products
Oversee all program phases from proposal development through production and field support
Support the implementation of strategic and technology advancement initiatives for the digital controls product line
Manage program budgets and schedules, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
Predict and mitigate technical and programmatic risks
Communicate effectively with engineering leadership, as well as internal and external customers
You will work with a team dedicated to driving innovation and excellence in electronic engine controls
Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite
This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products

Senior Project Engineering Manager - Digital Controls (Onsite)

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