Engineer II, Project Engineering (Hardware Development) (Hybrid)

Date Posted:

2026-05-01

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IL-ROCKFORD-P1 2421 11th St 2421 11TH ST-P1

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 Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer to lead and coordinate medium to large-scale hardware development projects on both commercial and military programs, in the aerospace industry, from initiation through completion. This role is responsible for managing cost, schedule, technical execution, and cross-functional alignment across engineering, production, and program leadership teams. The ideal candidate will ensure successful delivery of complex projects over multi-year timelines while maintaining quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction objectives.

What You Will Do

• Provide clear, concise, and confident communication with peers, Collins leadership and customers regarding project status, risks, and decisions.

• Oversee and coordinate administrative and operational aspects of ongoing engineering projects within established program guidelines.

• Lead project planning activities, including development of integrated master schedules, budgets, and execution strategies.

• Estimate, track, and manage project budgets and schedules using Earned Value Management System (EVMS) principles and decision-making.

• Create schedules and cost estimates for new business proposals and program development efforts.

• Conduct regular project meetings, consolidating and presenting progress reports, risks, and business performance updates.

• Identify project issues, assess impacts, and develop mitigation plans including resource reallocation plans.

• Pursue cost-saving opportunities to maximize project profitability and efficiency.

• Monitor project performance against cost, schedule, and technical requirements; recommend corrective actions as needed.

• Coordinate hardware development configurations throughout the engineering lifecycle, ensuring alignment across teams.

• Manage and coordinate hardware equipment modifications and engineering change processes.

• Facilitate gated design and program reviews to ensure schedule adherence and execution efficiency.

• Liaise between project management, planning teams, engineering groups, and production line management.

• Verify execution of internal processes to minimize engineering risks and prevent program setbacks.

• Read, interpret, and provide markup of engineering drawings; coordinate drawing releases and updates.

• Understand and execute test procedures; analyze, interpret, and report test results supporting product validation.

• Develop and document test procedures and formal test reports for verification of product requirements.

• Document best practices and contribute to engineering standard work and process improvements.

• Ensure compliance with program schedules, budgets, and quality standards throughout project execution.

• Travel domestically and internationally as required (25%).

• Manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, often spanning multiple years to completion.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field

• Prior experience managing cross-functional engineering teams and production coordination

Qualifications We Prefer

• Background in aerospace or high-performance engine systems.

• Knowledge of gearing systems, motion control, and rotational/mechanical system design principles.

• Understanding of engineering materials and their application in design and manufacturing environments.

• Experience with manufacturing processes including casting, machining, and injection molding.

• Exposure to design-for-manufacturability (DFM) and design-for-assembly (DFA) principles.

• Familiarity with mechanical systems integration within complex aerospace or defense hardware programs.

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.

• Familiarity with test planning, execution, and reporting processes.

What We Offer

Benefits

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

• 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!

Learn More & Apply Now!

We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second. Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight!

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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