Principal Engineer - Project Engineer (Hybrid)
Quick Summary
You will serve as the software project engineer, supplying project management and technical direction during all program phases including pursuit, bidding, planning, execution, and sustainment.
You will lead a wide range of entry-level to highly experienced engineers. · Communicate Effectively: You will communicate technical progress, risks, opportunities, financial data,
RTX is a global aerospace and defense company with more than 185,000 employees worldwide. We push the boundaries of technology and innovation to help create a safer, more connected world. Through our industry-leading businesses—Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon—we deliver advanced solutions for commercial aviation, defense, and connected technologies.
Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, is a leader in aerospace and defense technologies, delivering intelligent solutions that redefine the future of aviation. Our Digital Technology (DT) organization enables business transformation by providing secure, scalable, and innovative digital solutions that support our global operations, customers, and suppliers.
Join our Digital Technology team and play a key role in driving digital transformation across our global Supply Chain organization while collaborating with talented professionals around the world.
Responsibilities
~1 min read· Lead Projects: You will serve as the software project engineer, supplying project management and technical direction during all program phases including pursuit, bidding, planning, execution, and sustainment.
· Ensure Consistency: You will ensure consistency with Collins Aerospace technical engineering processes.
· Define Development Plans: You will help define development plans, ensure compliance with DO-178 and other certification requirements, and lead certification efforts through audits.
· Guide Teams: You will lead a wide range of entry-level to highly experienced engineers.
· Communicate Effectively: You will communicate technical progress, risks, opportunities, financial data, and other project management information clearly and concisely.
· Certification Processes: You will gain in-depth knowledge of Avionics regulatory and certification requirements and processes.
· Technical Expertise: You will enhance your technical skills in processing platforms and associated technologies.
· Leadership Skills: You will develop your ability to lead and manage software development teams, making impactful decisions and solving complex problems.
Requirements
~1 min read· Requires B.Tech/M.Tech and minimum 15+ years prior relevant experience
· Experience with project management and providing technical direction
· Experience with Avionics regulatory and certification requirements and processes is preferred.
· Experience with RTCA/FAA DO-160/DO-178 Standards and an understanding of their application in safety-critical avionics systems.
· Demonstrated ability to lead a team through the full software development cycle in a regulated industry, preferably with experience in avionics software projects.
*Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.
What We Offer
~1 min read- Meal coupons
- Group Term Life Insurance.
- Group Health Insurance.
- Group Personal Accident Insurance.
- Entitled for 18 days of vacation and 12 days of contingency leave annually.
- Employee scholar programme.
- Work life balance.
- Car lease programme.
- National Pension Scheme
- LTA
- Fuel & Maintenance /Driver wages
- Meal vouchers
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