Principal Project Engineer – Computing Products (Onsite)

Date Posted: 2026-09-18 Country: United States of America Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-131 ~ 5450 C Ave NE ~ BLDG 131 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The company will offer immigration sponsorship for this position, if needed.​ The company will not seek an export authorization for this role. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required 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. We are seeking a highly motivated Principal Project Engineer to join our Avionics Network Hardware team within the Computing Products Department of the Displays, Controls, Computing & Networking Directorate Our team develops and sustains high‑bandwidth, mission‑critical networking solutions supporting both avionics aircraft control and airline information services. Our product portfolio includes: • Next‑generation network and computing solutions • ARINC 664 network switches and end systems • High‑performance, high‑assurance computing modules • Video and graphics processing hardware The Principal Project Engineer serves as the technical authority and leads cross‑discipline engineering integration across avionics network system programs. In this role, you will guide a cross‑functional team through the full product lifecycle—from concept and design through procurement, production, assembly, test, and final delivery. You will define engineering direction, establish design concepts and criteria, and ensure alignment with program, customer, and business objectives. Your leadership will directly drive program execution, improve operational performance, and deliver high‑quality, technically robust solutions. What You Will Do: Lead technical integration across all engineering domains, ensuring cohesive execution throughout the product lifecycle. Establish and evaluate design concepts, engineering criteria, and technical direction for R&D, integration & test, production support, sustainment, and product/process safety. Serve as the technical decision authority, resolving engineering issues to prevent delays and maintain cost, schedule, and technical performance commitments. Develop and communicate engineering plans, operational strategies, and technology roadmaps. Oversee project controls, schedules, and cost estimates; monitor progress against plans and secure necessary resources. Collaborate closely with engineering peers, Program Management, Operations, Supply Chain, and customers to ensure successful program outcomes. Lead customer‑facing activities including bids, proposals, basis‑of‑estimate development, technical presentations, and support to contractual deliverables. Plan for team resource needs, anticipate organizational and project changes, and foster a high‑performance, results‑oriented culture.   Qualifications You Must Have: 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 Demonstrated experience leading multi‑discipline engineering teams or projects Ability to manage cost, schedule, and technical performance commitments Strong communication and interpersonal skills with experience interfacing with customers and cross‑functional teams.   Qualifications We Prefer: Experience with avionics networks, systems engineering, or integration & test Prior technical leadership or project engineering experience in regulated or safety‑critical industries Demonstrated ability to evaluate design concepts and guide technical decision‑making Experience developing proposals, estimates, or technical presentations 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 illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection  Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits  Carrot Health to hormonal health, fertility, and family building 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 & Apply Now! Collins Aerospace makes modern flight possible. Of course, that wouldn’t be possible without the capabilities and technologies of our organization, as well as our engineers – a highly skilled, accomplished network that spans more than 180 sites, 24 countries and 6 Strategic Business Units (SBUs). Our industry-leading experts are setting the standards for the aerospace industry and paving the way for the future. But as new challenges p