F135 Principal Engineer (Hybrid)

Date Posted:

2024-05-17

Country:

United States of America

Location:

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

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

Join Collins Aerospace as a Principal Engineer for the F135 ECU program and take the lead in developing cutting-edge controls and accessories for the F135 engine. Utilize your experience with control components or systems and leading teams to collaborate closely with customers, drive innovation, and play a critical role in pushing the boundaries of engine development. Make a tangible impact and help shape the future of aerospace technology.

What You Will Do

• Oversee the planning, execution, and tracking/reporting of technical aspects related to the ECU Electrical and Sensors Hardware, including Pressure & Temperature & PHM sensors, ignition systems, and harness.
• Coordinate a cross-functional engineering team and serve as the primary interface between Collins engineering and Pratt & Whitney controls engineering.
• Drive the resolution of issues related to requirements, design, and schedule challenges.
• Provide critical evaluation of technical and programmatic tasks, manage scope and tasks across the engineering team, and effectively address resource needs within a matrix environment.
• Strengthen horizontal and vertical alignment within the organization and mentor Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to drive collaboration and innovation.
• Incorporate key learnings from the current F135 program into the development of the ECU suite of components.
• Coordinate and lead team meetings, ensuring action items are captured and completed, and providing regular updates to management and leadership.
  
  

What You Will Learn

• Develop skills in incorporating learning from existing programs into the development of new components.
• Hone critical evaluation skills in technical and programmatic tasks within a matrix environment.
• You will enhance leadership skills through strategic planning and coordination.
• You will have the potential for career advancement in leadership roles.
  
  

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience.
• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or granted refugee or asylee status) as defined here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62
• Experience in leading team projects.
  
  

Qualifications We Prefer

• Proven success in delivering compelling presentations to internal and external customers, as well as effectively managing customer relationships and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in utilizing Microsoft Office products and MS Project tools.
• Familiarity with Agile program operations, showcasing adaptability and efficiency in project management.
• Hands-on experience with an Earned Value Management System (EVMS) or equivalent project financial management methods.
• Experience in coordinating trade studies and crafting basis of estimates (BOEs) for engineering planning and proposal activities.
• Experience in engine controls components or systems.
  
  

What We Offer

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 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! 
• Relocation Eligibility
  
  

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!

Learn More & Apply Now!

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

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

The salary range for this role is 96,000 USD - 200,000 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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Salary : $96,000 - $200,000