Principal Project Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-10-13

Country:

Canada

Location:

CA-ON-OAKVILLE-1400 ~ 1400 S Service Rd W ~ 1400 SERVICE

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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.

Collins Aerospace is looking for a Project Engineer within the Engineering Office to work with the Value Streams in the development and execution of R&D, Work Transfers, and Value Engineering projects. In this highly visible role, you will be a key partner in an Internal and Supplier facing role that liaises across different functions to drive technical tasks and activities, track progress against schedule and milestones, as well as drive resolution of technical issues. You will be provided an opportunity to gather product knowledge and interface with internal and customers as you go.

What You Will Do:

• Develop, maintain, and track Integrated Master schedule (IMS) for engineering activities and deliverables
• Configuration Management Plan development and maintenance in accordance with program requirements and procedures.
• Identify and track project Risks and Opportunities, develop and maintain R&O log to ensure risk mitigation and action closure
• Lead change management updates and action closures
• Engineering and Supplier Coordination Memo generation and tracking, ensuring timely communications to the customer
• Serve as the engineering requirements focal, coordinating requirements-related activities across internal and external stakeholders
• Support engineering and work transfer gate reviews, ensuring required deliverables and risks are identified and addressed
• Coordinate Design Reviews, RRCA and DIVEs with Internal and External Stakeholders to recommend design changes.
• Project Engineering coordination with Program Management, Supply Chain, Contracts, Design Engineering Value Stream, MRB and Quality to develop and track design changes that involve cross-functional integration
• Develop and maintain engineering metrics and visual controls to monitor deliverable completion, schedule and cost performance, and risk mitigation
• Leverage lessons learned and program read across to develop and improve engineering best practices.
• Communicate program status, technical risks and recommended actions to senior leadership through clear presentations and status reports
• Perform other duties as required
• Travel domestically and internationally, as required, up to 25%.

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.
• 5+ years' related experience in an aerospace design and manufacturing environment.

• Previous experience in Aerospace engineering design and analysis review/release process.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with troubleshooting manufacturing, assembly, and test with landing gear and actuation components.
• Interface with Suppliers in an On-Line and In-Person capacity where required.
• Landing gear and related systems experience for support of various aircraft types.
• Understanding of computing tools and programs including Microsoft Office and Project.
• Experience with materials and manufacturing processes.

The salary range for this role is 101,500 CAD - 151,500 CAD . 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. RTX offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical and dental coverage, disability benefits, a retirement savings program, and tuition assistance through RTX’s Employee Scholar Program. Eligibility for specific benefits is based on factors such as position level, employment type (e.g., temporary or permanent), and business unit, and will be discussed during the hiring process. 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 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 job posting is not for an existing position vacancy.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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