**Date Posted:** 2026-01-22 **Country:** United States of America **Location:** US-CT-WINDSOR LOCKS-B2 ~ 1 Hamilton Rd ~ BLDG 2 **Position Role Type:** Unspecified **U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:** **Security Clearance Type:** None/Not Required **Security Clearance Status:** Not Required Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops, and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX. Collins Aerospace is looking for an Associate Project Engineer to join our Mission Systems team in Windsor Locks, Connecticut. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a multidisciplinary group that pioneers engineering advancements in fuel cell technology, advanced life support, and field support for the US Navy and commercial customers. In this role, you will exercise the Integrated Product Development (IPD) process, helping the team transform early concepts into fully qualified customer solutions and supporting fielded fleet operations. This is more than just a job; it's a chance to make a real difference. As an Associate Project Engineer you will assist the team in developing ingenious design solutions, from concept to customer approval, potentially impacting the operations of entire fleets. You will learn, exercise, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our Integrated Product Development process, and you'll get to showcase your knowledge by presenting to key stakeholders. We're looking for someone with a passion for collaborating with a diverse team and interest in developing and supporting complex thermal-fluidic and electromechanical equipment. This is your chance to be part of the solution and shape the future of Maritime Defense. This role is onsite, in Windsor Locks, CT. This role may be eligible for relocation. What **You** Will Do: + You will have direct communication with customers, suppliers and internal Integrated Product Development Team (IPDT) – including daily tag-ups, weekly meetings, and quarterly meetings. + You will assist in planning, scheduling, coordination and facilitation of meetings required for the project, as well as capture and publish meeting minutes and track, publish, and coordinate closure of action items. + You will travel up to 30% periodically to support program needs. + You will aid in coordination, tracking and driving to closure tasks that must be completed by the cross-functional team to meet contractual, technical, regulatory, budget, and schedule requirements as part of product development. + You will process documentation, such as engineering changes, required as part of design, development, production and maintenance efforts. + You will participate in providing customer occasional field support, which may include short-duration assists on deployed nuclear submarines. What **You** Will Learn: + You will learn to lead cross-functional teams for project execution. + You will learn project management including budgets, schedules, and resources. + You will gain in-depth knowledge of hydrogen fuel cell, oxygen, and electrolyzer based life. support and power generation systems. + You will gain understanding of military contracts and regulations. + You will sharpen communication skills for diverse technical and non-technical audiences. Qualifications **You** Must Have: + Requires a Bachelor’s degree and 12 months or less of relevant professional work experience (excluding internships). + U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Qualifications We Prefer **:** + Preferred educational background/focus in Systems, Mechanical, Chemical, or Aerospace Engineering. + Experience using a CAD and product data management tool such as Creo and Windchill. + Familiarity with the engineering design/development process. + Ability to read CAD drawing with understanding of Geometric Design and Tolerancing. + Experience with systems containing valves, pumps, compressors, fans, heat exchangers, mixers, separators, sensors, and storage tanks. + Previous submarine or spacecraft equipment experience. + Previous knowledge and/or experience with U.S. Navy air revitalization systems and power management systems. 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 + 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 and Apply Now!** 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. Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today. **WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.** * Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role. **Onsite:** Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings. 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 attend select 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 57,200 USD - 108,800 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. 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