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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Project Engineer - Air Combat Test & Training (ONSITE) - **Company:** RTX - **Location:** Cedar Rapids, IA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $107,500.0 - $204,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Confluence, JIRA, Microsoft Project, Scrum Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Requirements Management, Jama (Software) - **Published:** September 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://globalhr.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/REC_RTX_Ext_Gateway/job/US-IA-CEDAR-RAPIDS-130--5350-C-Ave-NE--BLDG-130/Principal-Project-Engineer---Air-Combat-Test---Training--ONSITE-_01869710 ## About the Role 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, * Experience operating in a lead role * Background in hardware, software, or systems development * Experience with Earned Value (EV) as a Control Account Manager (CAM) or similar role * Experience with bidding and basis of estimate (BOE) development * 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, * Experience operating in a Project Engineer role * Familiarity with secure lab operations, classified networks, and cross domain solutions * Agile/Scrum leadership experience (Scrum Master, Product Owner, etc) * Experience with requirements management in DOORS, Jama, or similar tools * Experience with MS Project, Confluence, JIRA, or similar tools * Experience with RTX Lifecycle Program Management (RLPM) processes ## Description * Lead medium-scale projects to develop, integrate, test and deploy state-of-the-art technology in cryptography, datalinks, navigation, communication, and networking * Oversee project planning from initiation to completion, including defining scope, setting objectives, establishing timelines, and coordinating resources to meet project milestones and program requirements * Lead engineering bid and proposal (B&P) efforts to capture new business and unlock new markets * Drive efficiency and optimization throughout the project lifecycle by applying lessons learned, implementing best practices, and leveraging new methodologies * Identify, assess, and mitigate risks, while also proactively identifying and capitalizing on opportunities that enhance efficiency, innovation, or overall project outcomes * Manage communication and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that expectations are aligned, feedback is incorporated, and project goals are effectively communicated * Work with engineering functional leaders to secure and coordinate the resources necessary to build effective project teams and meet commitments * Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, industry standards, company policies, and contractual obligations by maintaining documentation, supporting compliance activities, and enforcing best practices to uphold project integrity and accountability * Up to 10% travel is required, *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. 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