Senior Project Engineer (Propulsion - Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-09-11

 Country:

United States of America

 Location:

US-CA-FAIRFIELD-3530 ~ 3530 Branscombe Rd ~ BRANSCOMBE

 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 Type:

None/Not Required

 Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

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.

This candidate will drive technical leadership while supporting program design, development, and testing of Propulsion components and subsystems. The position will be responsible for day-to-day technical coordination and execution leadership for projects and work packages within the scope of a Project Chief Engineer. The Project Engineer, nominally, would operate under the technical direction of a Program Chief Engineer, but for Production support, the Project Engineer works with the Program Management organization and coordinates with the engineering teams for resolution support.

What You Will Do

You will support the technical design authority of the Project Chief Engineer by coordinating crossdiscipline engineering activities at the project level. Ensure that mechanical, electrical, software, systems, and other discipline teams are integrated and working to a consistent set of requirements, interfaces, and design baselines.

You will help design, communicate, and implement detailed project plans, including task breakdowns, schedules, and cost estimates for the engineering scope. Lead the day-to-day execution of project controls, tracking progress against plan and providing timely status on technical, cost, and schedule performance.

You will prepare and coordinate project-level technical inputs to proposals, work statements, specifications, and estimates. Ensure that project scope, assumptions, and constraints are clearly defined and aligned with higher-level program and product objectives.

You will translate design concepts and criteria into executable engineering tasks. Coordinate integration and test activities, ensuring that configurations, procedures, and results support verification, validation, and, where applicable, certification/qualification objectives.

You will monitor day-to-day progress, identify emerging technical and operational issues, and drive or coordinate their resolution to minimize impact on schedule and cost. Work with functional managers and Project Chief Engineers to secure the resources, information, and decisions needed to keep the project on track.

You will provide clear, concise technical and project status to Project Chief Engineers, Program Management, and other stakeholders. Ensure that risks, issues, and dependencies are visible and that actions are tracked to closure.

Qualifications You Must Have

Experience leading product development projects through SRRs PDRs, CDRs, TRRs, and PRRs type reviews.

Strong analytical skills including strong knowledge of physics, dynamics, and statics.

Direct experience with manufacturing/Production support processes

Experience presenting design solutions to internal and external customers

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

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

Qualifications We Prefer

A minimum of 5 years of aerospace engineering experience, preferably with production support

B.S. or M.S. in Engineering, Aerospace or Mechanical preferred

3D CAD experience with high end CAD software (e.q. NX, Catia,)

Previous experience using Unigraphics/NX CAD experience including TeamCenter and TeamCenter Multi Site PLM experience

Previous experience in the aerospace and defense industry preferred

Previous experience with aircraft cockpit, crew station, escape system, ejection seat, or crew systems design

Previous experience with machining, sheet metal, composites, and fabric design

Previous experience with energetic cartridge actuated devices, propellant actuated devices or Linear charges.

Previous experience of aerospace/military specifications

Previous experience with FEA or Strength hand calculations

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

This role may be eligible for relocation

And more!

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. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

*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.

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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 95,500 USD - 181,700 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 s