Supplier Design Equipment Project Engineer 1 (Onsite)

Date Posted: 2026-06-19 Country: United States of America Location: US-CT-WINDSOR LOCKS-B1 1 Hamilton Rd BLDG 1 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 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.

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Looking for an exciting opportunity in the Aerospace industry? Consider joining us here at Collins Aerospace, where we're working side-by-side with customers to unleash the exciting possibilities we see before us. With a comprehensive portfolio, extensive capabilities, and broad expertise, we're crafting intelligent solutions to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market - all representing the best in innovation and technology for the industries we serve across commercial, business, space, and military & defense aviation.

This is a position in the Supplier Design Equipment group as an entry level Project Engineer. There will be interaction with other engineering discipline groups as well as external suppliers and aerospace customers. The emphasis will be on qualification testing of equipment that Collins Aerospace purchases from suppliers as well as customer requirement compliance and configuration management.

This role is onsite, in Windsor Locks, Connecticut. This role may be eligible for relocation.

What You Will Do:

• You will oversee and coordinate the administrative and operational aspects of ongoing projects within program guidelines.
• You will liaison between project management and planning, project teams, and line management, owns estimates and variances to those estimates throughout the program.
• You will oversee the development, qualification and compliance of mechanical and electrical supplier components of Supplier designed equipment (i.e. mechanical, electrical supplier, etc components).
• You will ensure that technical requirements are correctly flowed to the Supplier.
• You will monitor and assess project concerns by developing resolutions that meet productivity, quality, and customer-satisfaction goals and objectives.
• You will participate in the coordination, preparation and maintenance of project plans, budgets, and staffing requirements to ensure that all action item lists are complete, and project quality expectations are met.
• You will ensure that the product development and qualification testing is correctly documented, performed, and approved, and that it provides complete verification of requirements.
• You will engage appropriate technical subject matter experts (SMEs) from within Collins to resolve any concerns with product design/development that cover areas outside of their engineering background or experience.

What You Will Learn:

• You will learn how to work with diverse teams; integrating multiple suppliers inputs to align with customer needs.
• You will learn aerospace subsystem parts, qualification processes, and corrective actions.
• You will learn RRCA, Relentless Root Cause Analysis processes and implementation.
• You will learn about estimates and schedules for complex programs.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) obtained prior to start.
• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or granted refugee or asylee status) as defined here:
• Experience working across a highly matrixed organization, including team members, suppliers, and customers.
• Experience with Microsoft Applications, Project, Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.

**Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience in Project Engineering or Project Management.
• Experience with DOORS.
• Experience with Collins tools (PLM/Teamcenter & SAP), design, and qualification processes.
• DO160 and MIL-810 Experience.
• JCL2& PMP & EVMS Certification.

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 illnessinsurance, 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.

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!

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

• Please consider the following role type definition 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. 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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