Date Posted:
2026-01-26Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
US-CT-WINDSOR LOCKS-B1 ~ 1 Hamilton Rd ~ BLDG 1Position Role Type:
HybridU.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 RequiredSecurity Clearance Status:
Not RequiredSeeking a driven program leader to own and deliver complex Digital Controls engineering initiatives as a CIPT Project Lead for the 777X platform, guiding cross-functional teams from strategy through execution. In this role, you’ll shape program plans, align engineering and certification resources, navigate risk and recovery, and keep schedules, budgets, and stakeholders on track through clear, confident leadership. This is an opportunity for someone who thrives in ambiguity, enjoys solving tough technical and organizational challenges, and wants to make a visible impact on critical engineering programs.
What You Will Do
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Serve as the CIPT project lead ensuring disciplined execution and collaboration across Digital Controls engineering teams.
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Monitors project plans, schedules, and budgets for projects. Identifies, develops, and gathers necessary resources to ensure project completion.
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Manages all aspects of an engineering project and program.
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Works with Engineering Managers to allocate Engineering and Certification resources.
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Drives strategic program planning and assigns tasks to ensure business targets are met.
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Conducts IPD meetings and prepares reports to effectively communicate the status of the project within and beyond the project team.
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Identifies and reacts to complex project problems and recommends solutions, such as reallocating resources, and assisting resolution development.
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Oversees and coordinates the administrative and operational aspects of ongoing projects within program guidelines.
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Supports the preparation of external proposals, internal work statement quotations and terms/conditions of contracts.
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Reviews project and budget status manages schedules and prepares reports.
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Monitors and assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer-satisfaction goals and objectives.
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Meets program schedules and budgets and maintains the integrated master schedules for project(s).
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Planning arbitration and adjudication across IPTs
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Recovery planning and workaround facilitation
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
Qualifications We Prefer
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Product Life Cycle Knowledge including Systems, Hardware, Software, and Mechanical disciplines.
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Experience working within DO-254 and DO-178 certification program(s), including Stages of Involvement (SOI) Audits under EASA or FAA
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Experience working on NPI (New Product Introduction) projects.
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Experience with resource loading, identifying and resolving over-allocations and resource reporting in MS Project
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Experience with cost and schedule integration, supported by a solid understanding of project management theory and concepts.
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Experience leading to the development of complicated systems
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Proficiency level skills with Microsoft Project and MS Excel
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Strong written and verbal communication skills, solid computer proficiency with the ability to quickly learn new tools and software, and excellent organizational skills to manage multiple priorities under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
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
• 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!
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*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.
Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.
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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 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.RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.
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