Senior Electrical Project Engineer (Hybrid)

Date Posted:

2025-05-19

Country:

United States of America

Location:

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

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

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:

None/Not Required

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

As a Senior Project Engineer, you will be an integral part of a team of professionals that are focused on elevating field reliability and performance of programs. You will guide a cross-functional team and oversee the design, fabrication, procurement, assembly, and testing of engine control systems. You will be tasked to lead or support complex programs with competing priorities, maintaining high levels of engagement, and achieving successful outcomes in critical situations. Your leadership will be crucial in driving project success and ensuring the delivery of high-quality solutions.

This is a hybrid role (combination of onsite and remote work) based in Windsor Locks, CT.  Weekly onsite presence is required.

What You Will Do

• Prepare and maintain project plans, budgets, and staffing requirements to ensure that all action item lists are completed, and project quality expectations are met

• Estimate costs, resources, and time required to complete projects to ensure business targets are met

• Maintain and provide analysis of trends, performance, resource cost and forecasting reports

• Gather and analyze data to monitor projects' progress in terms of cost, schedule, and technical specifications to facilitate operations and ensure that established objectives and budgets are achieved

• Meet with the project team weekly to manage project performance, status, open issues, and tasks

• Conduct critical path analysis and works closely with the IPT to manage tasks and workflow

• Monitor and assess project issues, escalates when necessary, and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer-satisfaction goals and objectives

• Oversee and coordinate the administrative and operational aspects of ongoing projects within program guidelines

• Ensure compliance with company guidelines and internal processes and recommend changes to improve the efficiency of scheduling, monitoring, and reporting of projects

• Effectively communicate and present to engineering, management and the customer

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Project management experience within the aerospace industry is preferred

• Background or experience in electronics and/or digital controls

• Working experience navigating competing priorities and working multiple schedules in parallel

• Life Cycle Management and/or Agile methodologies experience

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 insuranc