Principal Project Engineer - Heat Exchanger (Onsite)

Date Posted:
2026-10-21


Country:
United States of America


Location:
US-CT-WINDSOR LOCKS-B1 ~ 1 Hamilton Rd ~ BLDG 1


Position Role Type:
Onsite


U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.


Security Clearance Type:
None/Not Required


Security Clearance Status:
Not Required
We are seeking a driven, hands-on Project Engineer to lead an Integrated Product Team (IPT) supporting the design, development, and delivery of advanced heat exchanger systems for high-performance aerospace engine applications.
This role requires a strong blend of technical depth, program execution, and leadership across cross-functional teams.
What You Will Do
Lead and guide an Integrated Product Team (IPT), ensuring alignment to defined requirements, program milestones, and successful execution
Identify program risks early and drive mitigation strategies to maintain schedule, cost, and technical objectives
Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and cost estimates, including Earned Value tracking and financial performance reporting
Manage assigned component budgets and proactively communicate any scope, cost, or schedule impacts
Drive Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations and implement effective solutions
Diagnose and resolve performance issues such as fouling, leakage, and pressure drop, including support for in-service components
Support prototype builds, field testing, and in-service issue resolution
Own all aspects of hardware verification testing, including test facility selection (internal/external), test plan development, execution oversight, and reporting
Develop and execute technology development plans and manufacturing development plans
Create detailed test plans, procedures, and technical documentation
Prepare and deliver technical proposals, engineering assessments, and design review presentations for internal and customer audiences
Report team progress, key challenges, and solution strategies to customers and engineering leadership
Recommend and implement design improvements and product modifications based on data, testing, and field performance
Collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and customer teams to ensure successful product delivery
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
Prior experience in project management, including scheduling, cost estimation, and financial tracking
Qualifications We Prefer
Experience in product development, thermal systems, or heat exchanger technologies, including prototype development, testing, and validation
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams or IPTs in a technical environment
Strong background in Earned Value Management (EVM) for program performance tracking and reporting
Demonstrated expertise in root cause analysis and structured problem-solving, with application in both development and in-service environments
Experience supporting manufacturing/production and resolving field or in-service issues
Background in aerospace or high-performance engine systems (preferred)
Experience with customer-facing engineering, including technical proposals and program reviews
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Project) for analysis, reporting, and presentations
What We Offer
Benefits
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
• 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!
Learn More & Apply Now!
We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second. Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight!
*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.
Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.
Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day
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 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experi