Senior Principal Project Engineer - Systems Engineering (Onsite)

Senior Principal Project Engineer - Systems Engineering Location: Richardson, TX Employment Type: Onsite Security Clearance: DoD Secret Clearance, active and existing on day 1. U.S. citizenship required. Responsibilities Direct all phases of programs from inception through completion while meeting program schedule and budget. Plan and coordinate administrative and operational aspects of ongoing projects within program guidelines. Liaise between systems engineering, systems architects, program management, planning, functional engineering teams, first line and executive leadership. Monitor and assess project issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer‑satisfaction goals and objectives. Establish measurable program metrics and associated data analysis methods. Coordinate with management, software lead, software architect, systems lead, systems architect, hardware lead, hardware architect, product owners, CAMs, and chief engineer to enable successful execution of systems engineering scope for a program team of 50+ systems engineers. Prepare and maintain project plans, budgets, and demand forecasts to ensure all action items are completed and project quality expectations are met. Prepare and maintain artifacts required for Systems Engineering Technical Review (SETR) events such as SRR, SFR, PDR, CDR, IBR, PRR, TRR, FCA, and PCA. Understand customer technical requirements and their derivation. Oversee the transfer of lowest level requirements into development and test for prototypes and customer deliveries. Drive project schedules to keep programs running efficiently and track budget and schedule commitments. Manage the project, including tracking and reporting on budget and schedule performance through Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) techniques. Interface with cross‑functional teams such as management, program management, executive leadership, suppliers, customers, contracts, manufacturing, and technical design team members. Provide timely and effective communication to management and customers. Lead technology development programs guiding products through the Technology Readiness Level process. Support test activities to prove out prototypes/components and/or understand issues. Benchmark similar systems and review customer needs to strategically drive system, software, and hardware development and integration. Ensure excellence in engineering and technology. Qualifications Typical requirement: A degree in a STEM field and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience (or an advanced degree with a minimum of 7 years). In the absence of a degree, 16 years of relevant experience is required. Active and transferable U.S. DoD Secret Clearance, required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship. Ability to communicate and make presentations to senior level leadership. Ability to travel up to 25% of the time, depending on the program phase. Preferred Qualifications DoD Top Secret clearance. Progressive leadership experience in the design, development, test, and integration of airborne platform systems. Experience using Agile methodologies for product development. Experience with effective change management practices. Experience with bid and proposal efforts; prior cost account manager experience is helpful. Experience navigating competing priorities, delivering the highest level of engagement, and delivering successful outcomes in critical situations. Experience leading projects and teams within a highly matrixed organization. Understanding of aerospace engineering design and analysis review/release processes. Understanding of the configuration management process. Strong project management skills using MS Office, MS Project, and EVMS. Data analytics tool experience (e.g., Tableau, PowerBI, PowerApps, Alteryx) is a plus. Identification of risks early on and ability to manage/mitigate by leveraging senior leadership support. 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. Tuition reimbursement program. Student loan repayment program. Life insurance and disability coverage. Optional coverages such as pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection. Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits. Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning benefits. Autism benefit. Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions. Healthy You incentives and wellness rewards program. Virtual doctor visits and other medical services. Relocation assistance may be provided. EEO Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Prattwhitney