Collins Aerospace is hiring: Principal Project Engineer - Visual Systems (Onsite

Position: Principal Project Engineer - Visual Systems (Onsite)

Location: HUT31: Salt Lake City, UT 600 Komas Drive, Salt Lake City, UT, 84108-1229 USA

Date Posted: 2025-10-20

Country: United States of America

Location: HUT31: Salt Lake City, UT 600 Komas Drive, Salt Lake City, UT, 84108-1229 USA

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance: None/Not Required

What You Will Do

• Engineering Information Data hub (Single point of contact for VSL/PM, Ops, Configuration Management (CM), Security, etc) for assigned program
• Multi-disciplinary engineering team leader for systems, software, electrical, mechanical, and quality
• Customer’s Technical Interface
• Guide engineering development in accordance with Collins Management Systems, Engineering Process, requirements, budget, and schedule
• Develops and monitors project plans, schedules, and budgets for small to mid-size projects and suggests adjustments to ensure adherence
• Ensure appropriate staffing in collaboration with group managers
• Identify and resolve resource issues, escalating when needed
• Support Technical Risk and Opportunity mitigation tasks
• Pursue cost-saving opportunities and risk mitigation to maximize project profitability
• Record and document delays, changes in scope, and other incidents affecting scope or schedule
• Conduct meetings, consolidate, and present plans and progress reports related to business aspects of the project(s)
• Identify and respond to project problems and recommend solutions (e.g., reallocate resources or adjust contractual specifications)
• Lead engineering bid efforts
• Provide input to Gate Review material, Project Management Reviews, and EAC Reviews
• This position may require occasional travel domestically and internationally

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree with minimum 5 years of experience, or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience
• Must have or be capable of obtaining a US Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance
• Experience as a Project Engineer or Technical Program Manager, ideally overseeing a small to medium sized program
• Outstanding leadership, organization, and presentation skills
• Strong conceptual, planning, and problem-solving skills with a robust technical background
• Experience as a Control Account Manager or similar in managing project schedules and budgets
• Experience with requirements management, ideally on platforms like JAMA or DOORs
• Ability to travel 25% of the time or more

Qualifications We Prefer

• Knowledge of core concepts of simulator visual systems, such as display systems or image generators
• Active Security Clearance, or active within last 24 months
• An advanced degree in a relevant field

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching funds and retirement contributions
• Tuition reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Programs
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages (pet insurance, home and auto, additional life, accident insurance, critical illness, group legal, ID theft protection)
• Parental leave benefits and family planning resources
• Employee assistance program with counseling sessions
• Wellness programs and access to virtual health services
• Relocation assistance eligibility
• And more

Learn More & Apply Now!

Onsite: Employees in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance roles essential to product development.

RTX/Collins Aerospace 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. Additional affirmative action in employment for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans is provided in compliance with applicable laws.

Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 USD. The range is a good-faith estimate based on experience and other factors. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, 401(k) matching, and other role-dependent offerings.

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