Raytheon Technologies

Senior Principal Project Engineer - Test Engineering (Onsite)

Raytheon Technologies$132K — $251K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in STEM and 10 years of experience or Advanced Degree with 7 years of experience
  • Ability to obtain U.S. Secret government security clearance
  • Knowledge of multiple engineering disciplines with emphasis on test solution development
  • Experience in managing technical projects with focus on schedule and risk management
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Project or similar scheduling tools

Responsibilities

  • Ensure execution of Engineering activities across all program phases
  • Manage budget and schedule for Engineering tasks
  • Develop program execution plans in coordination with Test Engineering and external teams
  • Maintain accurate staffing forecasts and management
  • Oversee engineering risks and opportunities to mitigate and capitalize
  • Ensure compliance with design and program requirements
  • Lead a diverse team of engineers
  • Stay informed on key technologies and competitive landscape

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
  • Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and retirement contributions
  • Tuition reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment programs
  • Life insurance and disability coverage
  • Comprehensive wellness programs and virtual health services
  • Child and elder care services with Bright Horizons
  • Adoption assistance and specialized benefits for families
  • Employee Assistance Plan with free counseling sessions
  • Optional additional coverages for various personal insurances
Full Job Description
Date Posted:
2026-08-26
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-106 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 106
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 Type:
DoD Clearance: Secret
Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

What You Will Do
  • Ensure overall Engineering execution within the program, having decision authority over Engineering activities during all program phases including pursuit, bidding, planning, execution, and transition to production
  • Manage overall budget and schedule for program Engineering tasks, working closely with the engineering discipline organizations to review program execution on a periodic basis to ensure meeting schedule and cost
  • Develop a program execution plan involving coordination between the Test Engineering team and external organizations
  • Ensure staffing forecasts are accurate and up to date, and work with Engineering discipline organizations to ensure appropriate staffing is assigned
  • Oversee and manage engineering Risks and Opportunities across the program, leveraging the enterprise to mitigate key risks and capture opportunities
  • Ensure consistency with Collins Avionics RLPM processes
  • Ensure compliance with Program and Product requirements as reflected in design plans
  • Lead a wide range of entry-level to highly experienced engineers
  • Maintains awareness of key technologies and the company's competitive position
  • Minimal travel may be required


Qualifications You Must Have
  • Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience
  • Ability to obtain U.S. Secret government issued security clearance
  • Working knowledge of multiple engineering disciplines with a strong focus on test solution development and experience in all phases of development lifecycle
  • Experience managing technical projects including schedule and Earned Value management, risk management, customer interaction, and briefing executive leadership
  • Experience using Microsoft Project or other scheduling tool


Qualifications We Prefer
  • Strong communication skills; able to interface with the spectrum of individual contributor to executive leadership
  • Experience with test equipment in a production environment is beneficial
  • Customer service orientation: providing customers with quality experiences and establishing and maintaining effective relationships


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, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
  • Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
  • Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
  • 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!


May be eligible for relocation

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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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.

About Raytheon Technologies

Raytheon Solipsys, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Raytheon Company, is an industry leader in the development of integrated Command and Control (C2) Network-Centric solutions for the Domestic and International DoD and Homeland Security. Through proven systems and software engineering practices, built on the invention and application of innovative technologies, they deliver the C2 infrastructure necessary to effectively control security/military forces in any environment. Their reliable solutions assure information superiority, increased shared awareness, deep sensor reach, aircraft control, air defense, disaster management, and time-critical decision making.

Raytheon Technologies Careers

Join the innovative world of Raytheon Technologies, a leader in aerospace and defense, where we offer unparalleled job opportunities in an environment that champions diversity, leadership, and professional growth.

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At Raytheon Technologies, you’ll be part of a company that values innovation and leadership. Our team is dedicated to solving some of the most complex challenges in aerospace and defense, making significant impacts worldwide. With a culture that fosters diversity and inclusion, you will collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry.

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Whether you’re starting your career or looking to advance, Raytheon Technologies offers a range of employment and internship opportunities that can help you achieve your professional goals. Our internships provide a solid foundation of skills and experiences, while our full-time positions offer a path to personal and professional growth within the company.

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14,771 employees
Market Cap
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1922
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