Senior Engineer – Project Engineering (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-02-16

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-WINDSOR LOCKS-B1 ~ 1 Hamilton Rd ~ BLDG 1

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

We are looking for a Senior Engineer – Project Engineering. The Senior Engineer will lead engineering activities related to the design, development, qualification, and production support of components within Power & Controls, with a focus on the PACK and Rotating Machinery product lines. This role also involves supporting hardware issues and implementing improvements after program development and service entry. 

What You Will Do 

• Initiate and coordinate Class I and Class II engineering changes and deviations using the Collins Configuration Control Board process. 

• Serve as Component Integrated Product Team (CIPT) part-level owner, including communication, risk management, and project requirements. 

• Present information to Engineering, Program Management, and Customer representatives. 

• Coordinate design changes with internal and external customers, as well as suppliers. 

• Demonstrate the ability to organize and execute multiple complex tasks. 

• Drive supplier transitions. 

• Lead cost reduction projects. 

• Analyze component reliability metrics to identify improvement opportunities. 

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 

• Prior experience as Project Engineer with full product development lifecycle exposure 

Qualifications We Prefer 

• Prior experience leading multifunctional teams across matrixed organizations, coordinating with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders. 

• Proficient in Teamcenter, MS Project, Excel, and PowerPoint for project scheduling, budget tracking, and task execution. 

• Experience in component testing, full product lifecycle management, and applying DFMA principles. 

• Trained in Lean/CI methods to optimize processes, reduce costs, and improve quality. 

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