Senior Electrical Project Engineer (Hybrid)

Date Posted:

2025-04-22

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:

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

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.

Are you ready to power the future of aerospace? We’re seeking a Senior Electrical Project Engineer to join our team focused on delivering reliability, quality, and performance for cutting-edge engine control systems. In this critical role, you’ll drive continuous improvement initiatives, lead technical investigations, and collaborate across disciplines to elevate product performance in the field.

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

• Champion field reliability by identifying and implementing corrective actions based on field return insights.

• Motivate cross-functional teams to create and execute robust investigation plans.

• Facilitate technical meetings and ensure action plans are clearly defined and executed.

• Collaborate with internal teams and external customers to provide timely updates and detailed reports on investigation status.

• Submit technical documentation to support or dispute product removals as appropriate.

• Work as the leader of a cross-functional engineering team with support from program management and operations.

• Lead communications to internal and external stakeholders on project development plans, status, and risks.

• Support implementation of digital controls product line strategic and technology initiatives.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring our products meet the highest standards of performance, reliability, and safety.

What You Will Learn

• Advanced Engineering Techniques: Gain deeper insights into the latest engineering practices and technologies in the aerospace industry, enhancing your technical skillset.

• Problem Solving: Contribute to thorough root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions to resolve field issues and improve product reliability.

• Project Lifecycle: Learn the intricacies of supporting complex projects from conception through production, including risk management, resource allocation, and schedule adherence.

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

• Experience generating proposals and new product introduction.

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 
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