Air Valve Project Engineer; Hybrid

Position: Air Valve Project Engineer (Hybrid)

Date Posted:

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:

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

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in advanced solutions for the aerospace and defense industry. We are seeking a Project Engineer in Windsor Locks, CT, to serve as IPD Team Lead.

In this role, you will lead an Integrated Project Discipline (IPD) team in designing, developing, testing, and validating jet engine pneumatic valves for commercial and military aircraft and rotorcraft. You’ll oversee the product lifecycle from concept to certification, coordinating cross‑functional teams to ensure high‑quality, on‑time delivery.

We’re looking for a proactive, innovative leader passionate about aviation and committed to excellence. If you thrive in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply!

What You Will Do

• Lead requirements management, design, and development of assigned components, ensuring efficient execution across conception, procurement, manufacturing, and qualification.
• Collaborate with multifunctional teams to meet requirements, mitigate risks, and achieve project milestones.
• Manage project resources to ensure timely completion of all phases.
• Work with suppliers to resolve producibility questions and concerns.
• Generate and manage hardware change requests with the IPD team, including upgrades, work transfers, and producibility improvements.
• Review customer requirements with the IPD team, ensuring clarity, feasibility, and alignment with project goals.
• Address revisions with Design, Structures, and Systems Engineering teams, managing issues, risks, and approved deviations.
• Coordinate with design, drafting, structures, manufacturing, and quality teams to complete component designs and detailed drawings on schedule.
• Ensure design releases meet lead times for part deliveries.
• Serve as Cost Account Manager (CAM) for assigned components, managing budget, earned value, and scope.
• Monitor project financial health, identify risks to budget or schedule, and report changes accordingly.
• Lead evaluation and development of new technologies, collaborating with local and international teams to advance Technology Readiness Levels (TRL).
• Ensure timely hardware procurement and completion of production processes, including assembly tooling and production definitions, to meet delivery milestones.
• Lead component verification testing, including reviewing requirements, preparing test procedures, managing test fixtures, overseeing inspections, and collaborating with internal/external test facilities.
• Review test data, verify acceptance criteria are met, and generate final test reports for customer submission.

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.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience presenting project updates and technical information to leadership and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and project financial tracking.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Experience with SAP and Teamcenter for project management and engineering data.
• Strong experience working directly with suppliers and customers, effectively managing relationships and expectations.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving skills in a cross‑functional team environment.

What We Offer

• 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…