Senior Project Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-08-12

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-PHOENIX-3414-B1 ~ 3414 S 5th St ~ BLDG 1

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

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

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.

At Collins Aerospace, our Interiors team is focused on innovation, safety, and cost efficiency. But we don’t just get people from point A to point B. We’re committed to making air travel more comfortable, connected and secure. As a leader in aviation interior products and services, we’re helping airlines and original equipment manufacturers create a positive experience for their customers. With offices and manufacturing facilities in more than 12 states across the U.S. and more than 10 countries around the globe, we’re changing the game of aircraft interiors.

Are you passionate about innovation, safety, and creating products that make a difference? Join the Evacuation Systems Engineering team, where you'll collaborate with technically sharp and enthusiastic individuals dedicated to advancing aircraft safety.

As part of our team, you'll have a unique opportunity to contribute to every phase of the product lifecycle - from proposal development to product sustainment. Your work will directly impact products that ensure the safety of passengers and crew alike. Imagine coming to work and stepping into a testing environment where you can see your products in action. Are you ready to join our team?

What You Will Do:

• Leads cross-functional teams for small to moderate sized projects associated with the development, qualification, and production of aircraft evacuation slide systems.

• Supports Project Management in project scoping, resource forecasting, bid and proposal submission, and execution of projects in accordance with the RTX Lifecycle Program Management system within the approved budget and schedule constraints.

• Regularly leads meetings with customers and suppliers to resolve technical issues and coordinate cross-functional team activities.

• Generates development and qualification plans/reports and coordinates test unit builds and testing.

• Performs financial analysis of design components to achieve design to cost targets.

• Prepares design documentation, obtains required internal and external approvals, and supports production implementation.

• Provides engineering material review board (MRB) dispositions for non-conforming products.

• Conducts root cause analysis and drives corrective actions for ongoing manufacturing operations and field issues.

• Coordinate with Systems Engineering to determine impact of design changes, prepare and execute requirements validation and verification plan, update design documentation, and obtain required change approvals.

• Prepares and presents project status to key stakeholders and supports Program Management reviews.

• Participate in defining standard engineering procedures.

• Works autonomously with limited oversight from managers and mentors with less experienced engineers.

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 experie