Date Posted: 2025 11 20 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 tion Status requirements:Active and transferable U.S. government issued security ed securityed security clearance:is required prior to start date. U.S. t date. U.S.t date. U.S.t date. U.S.t date. U.S. citizenship:is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a securityclearance Security
Clearance: Top 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 customers' toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. The Starburst Engineering Department, based in Largo, FL, is seeking a dynamic and motivated Principal Project Engineer to drive the management and deployment of Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) solutions for the Starburst program. In this role, you will collaborate within a multi disciplinary team of experts, including System Engineers, Software Engineers, Cyber Engineers, Digital Technology specialists, and Field Services professionals. Your primary
responsibilities will include defining and maintaining detailed project plans, leading technical trade studies, ensuring adherence to established processes, and serving as the technical liaison between program leadership and stakeholders. As a Project Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in achieving the program's technical objectives, working closely with Domain Leads and Program Leadership to deliver cutting edge products and services that advance the program's mission. This position requires an active Top Secret US Security
clearance on day one. What You Will Do: Develop and Manage Project Plans: Lead the planning and coordination of project scope, schedule, and budget, ensuring alignment with the program's Work Breakdown Structure (WBS). Drive Technical Execution: Oversee the successful implementation of project activities, delivering high quality results on time and within budget. Integrate Complex Systems: Ensure seamless integration of program and product components, fostering collaboration across teams to deliver cohesive solutions. Achieve Technical Objectives: Set and accomplish key technical milestones, driving innovation and meeting program goals. Lead Trade Studies: Conduct and manage trade studies to evaluate and optimize design, performance, and cost effectiveness. What You Will Learn: Project Management Fundamentals: Gain hands on
experience:in planning, executing, and managing project scope, schedule, and budget. Strategic Decision Making: Develop the ability to conduct trade studies and make data driven decisions that balance technical performance, cost, and schedule. Cross Functional Collaboration: Strengthen leadership skills by guiding teams and coordinating with stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution. Driving Innovation: Collaborate on defining and executing product roadmaps that align with customer needs and business objectives. Resource Optimization: Build expertise in managing budgets, schedules, and resources to drive program success. ram success.ram success.ram success.ram success.ram success.ram success. Qualifications:You Must Have: Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant ior relevantexperience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of
experience. 8 years of demonstrated Project Engineering
experience with a proven track record.
Experience effectively communicating and presenting with all levels of management and individual contributors on the program team. Strong organization, coordination, planning, and teaming
skills, with excellent oral and written communication abilities. Demonstrated success working in team or matrixed environments. Active and transferable U.S. government issued Top Secret security
clearance with SCI eligibility is required prior to the start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security
clearance. Only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Qualifications We Prefer: Proficiency in Project Management Tools:Experience using Microsoft Project, Jira, or similar platforms for scheduling, task management, and tracking project progress. Agile Methodology Expertise: Strong understanding and application of Agile methodologies, including SCRUM, for iterative development and team collaboration. Risk Management: Skilled in identifying potential risks, developing mitigation strategies, and implementing proactive solutions to ensure project success.
Requirements Management:Experience in decomposing, prioritizing, and managing technical and functional
requirements throughout the project lifecycle. Cross Functional Leadership: Proven ability to collaborate with multi disciplinary teams, ensuring alignment across engineering, operations, and program leadership to achieve objectives. What we offer: Some of our competitive
benefits:packages include: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