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RTX · 1 month ago

Senior Principal Program Chief Engineer - Engines & MEMS (ONSITE)

HMN04: S&IS (Sensors) - Burnsville No 2900 West County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, 55337 USA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$124K/yr - $250K/yr

10+ years exp

RTX is seeking an experienced and results-driven Program Chief Engineer to join their Engines & MEMS team at the Burnsville, Minnesota site. In this key leadership role, you will be responsible for driving engineering execution of a portfolio of investments spanning across the full product life cycle, from concept and development to manufacturing and sustainment.

AerospaceManufacturingSecuritySensorTelecommunications

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead the engineering Integrated Program Team (IPT) through proposal, definition, design, verification, manufacturing, and sustainment phases

Serve as the Engineering representative within the program’s Value Stream, ensuring technical execution meets or exceeds cost, schedule, and performance targets

Own engineering responsibilities for Earned Value Management (EVMS), risk management, change control, and work scope oversight

Develop and manage annual budgets in collaboration with functional and program leadership

Create and maintain detailed schedules and plans that align with program and customer milestones (technical reviews, hardware deliveries, qualification testing, etc.)

Track and analyze key performance metrics, implementing corrective actions to address negative trends

Represent Collins Aerospace in all engineering-related customer interactions, both virtual and in-person, fostering strong relationships and technical alignment

Identify and pursue recurring and non-recurring cost reduction opportunities

Lead resolution efforts for in-service product issues, ensuring thorough root cause investigations and timely corrective actions

Provide regular project updates to internal leadership across multiple levels of the organization

Direct and mentor assigned technical team members, support career development, and ensure proper training and tools are available to meet program goals

Qualification

Engineering leadershipAerospace engineeringProgram managementEVMS expertiseRisk managementChange controlSystems engineeringCustomer engagementCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience

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

10+ years of engineering experience in aerospace or a related industry, with at least 5 years in program or team leadership roles

Specific experience in pressure, temperature, and/or speed sensors used in turbofan engines and/or space rocketry

Proven experience managing complex engineering programs through the entire life cycle

Preferred

Strong knowledge of EVMS, risk management, change control, and systems engineering best practices

Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams to meet technical, budgetary, and schedule commitments

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage customers and leadership effectively

Experience with CORE, or continuous improvement initiatives is a plus

Benefits

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

And more!

Company

RTX

Glassdoor3.8

RTX is comprised of three market-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon – working as one to answer the biggest questions and solve the hardest problems in aerospace and defense.

Founded in 1922

Arlington, Virginia, USA

10001+ employees