Date Posted:

2025-08-07

Country:

United States of America

Location:

01: Building 01 Windsor Locks One Hamilton Road, Windsor Locks, CT, 06096 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Join Our Team in Windsor Locks, CT – Lead the Future of Engineered Systems

Are you a strategic and experienced engineering leader ready to make a significant impact? We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Manager, Project Engineering to lead our Electro-Mechanical Interface Devices (EMIDs) team within the Power & Controls, Engine Control Systems Supplier Designed Equipment Engineering organization.

Based in Windsor Locks, CT, this high-impact leadership role is ideal for a results-driven professional who excels in managing complex engineering programs and developing high-performing teams. You’ll oversee a group of talented project engineers and provide strong technical leadership to guide projects from concept through completion, delivering innovative, high-quality solutions on time and within budget.

In this role, you will also collaborate closely with world-class suppliers to design and manufacture sophisticated electro-mechanical components that support cutting-edge engine programs.

What You Will Do

Lead and provide expert oversight throughout the design process, including in-depth review of engineering drawings and specifications, while actively participating in key design reviews to ensure compliance with internal and industry standards.

Ensure successful execution of system and component requirements by conducting detailed compliance assessments and supporting alignment with quality and regulatory requirements.

Play a key role in verification testing by critically evaluating and formally approving test plans, procedures, and final test reports to confirm product performance.

Oversee qualification testing activities, including review of 36-point checklists, similarity/analysis reports, test configurations, and readiness reviews, while ensuring all test documentation meets required standards.

Support essential manufacturing and process certification efforts, including control build reviews, special process audits, and UPPAP activities to maintain robust production quality.

Collaborate and communicate effectively with engineering teams, business unit leaders, external customers, and key suppliers to ensure alignment and transparency across all project stages.

Contribute to the ongoing development and refinement of engineering standards, such as standard work procedures, the General Requirements Document, and EMID Design Guidelines, by incorporating best practices and lessons learned.

Provide strong people leadership by mentoring and developing junior engineers and cross-functional team members, fostering an environment of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous growth.

Lead or support complex investigations using structured problem-solving tools such as Relentless Root Cause & Corrective Action (RRCA) or other CORE methodologies to drive effective resolution.

Play an essential role in supporting new business opportunities by contributing to proposal development and cost estimates, while offering technical leadership on trade studies and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications You Must Have

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

Qualifications We Prefer

A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field is required. An advanced degree is preferred.

A minimum of 7 years of project management experience within the aerospace industry, with a strong understanding of project management methodologies such as PMP and Agile.

Proven experience as a people manager with a strong track record of building, developing, and leading high-performing engineering teams. Demonstrated ability to foster a collaborative, inclusive, and growth-oriented team that drives technical excellence and employee engagement.

Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing engineering teams.

A strong technical background and in-depth knowledge of electro-mechanical systems and devices.

Demonstrated experience collaborating with suppliers to design, develop, qualify and manufacture complex engineered components.

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! 

Eligible for relocation

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.

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.

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.

The salary range for this role is 124,000 USD - 250,000 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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