Date Posted: 2025 11 05 Country: United States of America Location: FL410: Largo FL MFG 7887 Bryan Dairy Road , Largo, FL, 33777 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: Secret Current Raytheon Company, Managed By Collins Aerospace. 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 customer' toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. Collins Aerospace is seeking a Principal Production Hardware Engineer to fill an onsite position in the Factory Engineering Department at Largo Consolidated Manufacturing Center (CMC) in Largo, Florida. Candidate will serve as program production engineering lead responsible for investigating and resolving production, material and test issues related to military communication products comprised of multiple integrated digital and analog/RF assemblies, including antennas. The individual must have technical expertise in the design and production of complex mechanical, digital, and analog/RF systems and have demonstrated engineering leadership skills. Must be able to collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, Quality Assurance, and Design Engineering to resolve issues that arise during production, testing, and integration. What You Will Do Lead multi discipline engineering teams in the transition of programs from design phase into production Lead multi discipline engineering teams in production sustainment activities Lead manufacturing engineering team in product design reviews to ensure producibility, testability, and performance margin Lead and support Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations at factory, suppliers, and design sites Lead reviews of critical manufacturing performance metrics and develop initiatives to improve performance Effectively communicate technical topics and execution status to internal and customer leadership Perform design and supplier trade studies Evaluate and update hardware specifications and technical data packages Develop production test strategies and perform test coverage analysis Support of configuration control and membership on Configuration Control Board (CCB) Lead supplier technical support and issue resolution Support obsolescence review and resolution Identify and manage risks and opportunities Generate schedules and report status/earned value Occasional travel Qualifications You Must Have: 8 years of engineering experience (design or manufacturing support) Proven design and/or analysis skills in military electronic communications, electronic warfare, or other closely related systems experience Experience in program transition to production and production sustainment Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience. Qualifications We Prefer: Masters of Science in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) 10 years of related experience, including technical leadership Extensive experience in transitioning designs into production and performance optimization in production phase Active Secret U.S. Government issued security clearance 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 insurance,â¯critical illnessâ¯insurance, group legal, ID theft protection. Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits. Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning. Adoption Assistance. â¯â¯â¯â¯â¯â¯â¯â¯ 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 & Apply Now! 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 â 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. *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 â 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 101,000 USD 203,000 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. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry leading businesses â Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.