Senior Project Engineer

• Mission Systems (Propulsion)

Date Posted: 2025-11-11
Country: United States of America
Location: HCA09: Mission Sys (Propulsion) 3530 Branscombe Road, Fairfield, CA, 94533 USA
Position Role Type: Onsite
Security Clearance: None/Not Required
Salary Range: $90,000 USD - $182,000 USD

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract

About Collins Aerospace

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.

Collins Ejection Seating and Propulsion is the leader in providing a safe and robust Ejection System to most USAF platforms. Our facility manufactures and tests explosive, propellant, and cartridge-actuated devices. From small, discrete devices to canopy removal systems, our facilities support a nearly unlimited selection of products. We know what's at stake every day when we come to work. It's not only our reputation for excellence; it's the very lives of the men and women who rely on our products.

Collins Aerospace in Fairfield, CA, is seeking a Senior Project Engineer responsible for managing and maintenance of the program budget and schedule, as well as intensive coordination across stakeholders to meet the objectives of the program. The Project Engineer will be involved in all phases of the product life, including proposal preparation, brainstorming sessions, supplier support, manufacturing support, and other sustaining activities. This role is eligible for relocation.

What You Will Do

• Ensure processes are adhered to by the engineering execution team and liaises with program management and other IPT leads to assure technical goals are achieved
• Responsible for capturing lessons learned
• Take ownership of technical project execution through Design & Development activities into Production
• Present project status to multiple levels of Leadership
• Work as part of a cohesive team with test engineering, product engineering, system engineering, program management and Operations
• Maintain and oversee Earned Value Management as a Cost Account Manager
• Breakdown Work Package and tasking for execution
• Provide outstanding communication, especially cross-discipline
• Exhibit a positive attitude and great mentoring/delegating skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and skills facilitating working in a team environment

Required Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
• Agile Experience (ALM: Jira/Wiki experience required)
• Experience in Systems Requirement/artifact breakdown
• Experience in Test Plan and Execution Artifact breakdown
• EVMS/CAM Experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong EVMS/CAM experience
• Collins ALM: Jira/Agile and Wiki experience
• Experience in Mechanical Design processes
• Experience in Explosives and/or Energetics
• Bachelor's or greater Degree in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering

Benefits

• 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 including 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
• And more!

About This Role

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you'll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow.

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.

Additional Information

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.