RTX
aerospace and defense
SeniorPrincipalProjectEngineer–Software
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“Senior Principal Project Engineer – Software at RTX. Skills: Project leadership, Technology infrastructure development, System integration, Software and hardware development, Cross-functional team leadership, DoD platform integration. Lead, develop, and establish required technology and infrastructure for the Platform Connectivity Technology portfolio. Lead cross-functional teams through development, integration, and testing of new software and hardware solutions”
What You'll Achieve.
Meet program schedule and budget; Meet productivity, quality, and customer-satisfaction goals and objectives; Ensure all action item lists are completed; Ensure project quality expectations are met; Enable successful execution of program scope; Keep programs running efficiently; Deliver successful outcomes in critical situations; Ensure excellence in engineering and technology
Industry & Context.
Develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer-satisfaction goals and objectives; Identification of risks early on and ability to manage/mitigate
Onsite role, Active and transferable U. S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date, U. S. citizenship is required, DoD Clearance: Secret, Active and existing security clearance required on day 1, Able to travel up to 25% of the time depending on the program phase, Relocation assistance may be provided
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Active and transferable U. S. Government DoD Secret Security Clearance is required prior to start date, US Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance, U. S. citizenship is required, Able to communicate and make presentations to senior level leadership, Able to travel up to 25% of the time depending on the program phase, Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience or an Advanced Degree and a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience. In absence of a degree, 16 years of relevant experience is required.
Nice to Have
US Government Department of Defense (DoD) Top Secret clearance, Progressive leadership in the design, development, test, and integration of airborne platform systems, Experience using Agile methodologies for product development, Experience in effective Change Management practices, Experience with Bid and Proposal efforts, Prior Cost Account Manager experience is helpful, Experience navigating competing priorities, delivering the highest level of engagement, and delivering successful outcomes in critical situations, Experience leading projects and teams within a highly matrixed organization, Understanding of Aerospace engineering design and analysis review/release process., Understanding of the configuration management process, Project management skills using MS Office/MS Project/EVMS, Data Analytics tool experience a plus: e. g. Tableau, PowerBI, PowerApps, Alteryx, etc, Identification of risks early on and ability to manage/mitigate by leveraging Sr. Leadership Support.
What You'll Do.
and establish required technology and infrastructure for the Platform Connectivity Technology portfolio
Lead cross-functional teams through development
and testing of new software and hardware solutions
Integrate systems onto DoD platforms
Direct all phases of programs from inception through completion
Plan and coordinate administrative and operational aspects of ongoing projects
Monitor and assess project issues and develop resolutions
Establish measurable program metrics and associated data analysis methods
Coordinate with Management
Prepare and maintain project plans
Lead proposal coordination efforts
Lead change management initiatives
Support preparation and maintenance of artifacts for SETR events
Understand customer technical requirements and their derivation
Transfer lowest level requirements into development and test
Drive project schedules
Track budget and schedule commitments
Manage the project including tracking & reporting on budget and schedule performance through EVMS techniques
Interface with cross-functional teams
Provide timely and effective communication to management and customers
Engineering activities associated with design
Support Technology Development programs guiding products through TRL process
Support test activities to prove out prototypes/components and/or understand issues
Benchmark similar efforts and review customer needs to strategically drive system
and hardware development and integration
Ensure excellence in engineering and technology
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Liaises between program management, planning, contracts, finance, functional engineering teams, first line and executive leadership; Responsible for coordinating with Management, Software Lead, Software Architect, Systems Lead, Systems Architect, Hardware Lead, Hardware Architect, and Chief Engineer; Interface with cross-functional teams such as management, program management, executive leadership, suppliers, customers, contracts, manufacturing, and members of the technical design team; Work across functions including program management, planning, contracts, finance, and engineering teams
Communication Scope
Able to communicate and make presentations to senior level leadership; Provide timely and effective communication to management and customers
Process & Methodology
Directs all phases of programs from inception through completion while meeting program schedule and budget, Plans and coordinates the administrative and operational aspects of ongoing projects within program guidelines, Monitors and assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer-satisfaction goals and objectives, Establishes measurable program metrics and associated data analysis methods, Prepare and maintain project plans, budgets, and demand forecasts, Drive project schedules to keep programs running efficiently, Manage the project including tracking & reporting on budget and schedule performance through Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) techniques, Project management skills using MS Office/MS Project/EVMS
Full Job Description
**Date Posted:** 2026-05-14 **Country:** United States of America **Location:** US-TX-RICHARDSON-462 ~ 3200 E Renner Rd ~ RENNER BLDG 462 **Position Role Type:** Onsite **U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: ** Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance **Security Clearance Type:** DoD Clearance: Secret **Security Clearance Status:** Active and existing security clearance required on day 1 ** _Senior Principal Project Engineer_ – Software (Onsite)** At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. **Role Description:** Collins Aerospace has an exciting opportunity for a proven **Senior Principal Project Engineer** to lead, develop, and establish the required technology and infrastructure for the Platform Connectivity Technology portfolio. This multi-faceted role will lead cross-functional teams through development, integration, and testing of new software and hardware solutions. The ideal candidate should be an established technical leader that can leverage proven experience integrating systems onto DoD platforms. If you are a technical leader and willing to push new boundaries, this is the role for y
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