Controls Project Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-10-14

 Country:

United States of America

 Location:

US-IL-ROCKFORD-P6 ~ 4747 Harrison Ave ~ 4747 HARRISON AVE-P6

 Position Role Type:

Onsite

 U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

 Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

 Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

We’re looking for a Controls Project Engineer to join our team in Rockford, Illinois, and play a key role in driving complex engineering development and test programs from planning through execution. This is an exciting opportunity for an engineering professional who thrives at the intersection of technical problem-solving, project leadership, and cross-functional collaboration.

In this role, you’ll bring engineering teams together, translate program requirements into actionable plans, and help ensure critical technical milestones are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with customer expectations. You’ll serve as a key technical liaison among engineering teams, program leadership, functional management, and external customers, helping turn complex requirements into successful program outcomes.

If you’re passionate about engineering, enjoy leading teams through challenging projects, and want to contribute to technologies that advance aerospace and defense, we invite you to join us.

What You Will Do

Lead cross-functional engineering teams to execute engineering development and test activities.

Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets to ensure project milestones are met.

Define, tailor, and manage engineering product development processes, including internal and external technical reviews and program milestone reviews such as Preliminary Design Reviews (PDRs) and Critical Design Reviews (CDRs).

Serve as the primary technical interface between Program Management, Functional Management, and external customers.

Identify technical and project-related risks and develop and execute risk mitigation strategies, including maintaining and supporting the program risk register.

Plan overall program activities, secure and allocate resources in coordination with engineering functional managers, and ensure alignment with contract requirements and deliverables.

Interface with customers and program management to communicate project status, resolve issues, and ensure customer satisfaction.

Oversee hardware configuration control and manage technical interfaces with the controls group.

Track and assess the impacts of changes and risks on the project and ensure compliance with contract requirements and milestone tracking.

Qualifications You Must Have

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

Experience in project planning and management, including developing and managing schedules, budgets, and action plans.

Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and interfacing with customers and program management.

Qualifications We Prefer

Experience developing and managing Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).

Experience with hardware configuration control and managing technical interfaces with controls groups.

Experience identifying and managing project changes and assessing their impacts on cost, schedule, and risk.

Familiarity with contract requirements, deliverables, and milestone tracking.

Experience owning work packages and coordinating internal and external technical reviews.

Experience using Earned Value Management to track project performance.

Previous experience working on hardware development or hardware-related projects.

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

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.

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 for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 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