Program/Product Engineer II (Onsite)

Date Posted: 2026-07-17 | Location: Pueblo, CO | Onsite role | U.S. citizenship is required for this program/contract.

About the role

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to solve the world’s most complex problems. Collins Aerospace, a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions, helps redefine the aerospace and defense industry with a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise.

The Program (Product) Engineer II manages and monitors manufacturing-related processes for carbon-carbon brakes for aerospace applications, qualifies new technology and aircraft programs into production, and provides hands-on leadership in identifying sources of process/product variation. This role drives continuous improvement initiatives aimed at improving product performance, reducing process variation, and lowering product cost while ensuring production material meets quality standards and on-time delivery goals.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with plant and engineering staff to identify chemical or materials engineering tool-related problems.
• Design and plan layout of equipment to optimize chemical and materials engineering processes.
• Monitor and troubleshoot ongoing production issues for assigned aircraft programs.
• Perform laboratory studies of manufacturing steps for new products and test proposed processes in small-scale operations (e.g., pilot plants) to ensure feasibility and viability.
• Determine appropriate methods for fabricating and joining materials to develop and optimize materials for engineering design.
• Monitor material performance and evaluate material deterioration to ensure specifications are met.
• Design, develop, and test metallic and non-metallic structures or materials and their related fabrication processes for engineering designs.
• Research and develop new and improved chemical manufacturing processes.
• Analyze, research, design, and develop materials and their fabrication/application processes to optimize for engineering use in structures, systems, and subsystems.
• Perform material analyses, including failure analysis of components, systems, and subsystems; life predictions; and definition of requirement specifications.
• Apply principles of chemistry, physics, and material behavior to develop metallic, nonmetallic, and composite material/processing specifications, fabrication, and assembly processes.
• Review and approve material processing procedures as needed.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cost and process variation.
• Serve as a liaison between departments in Pueblo regarding production issues for assigned aircraft programs.
• Liaison between Troy, other carbon sites, and Pueblo for support and information related to aircraft programs.
• Maintain and/or write specifications and drawings for all assigned aircraft programs at the AMF level and below.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement activities.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

You Must Have:

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field.
• Experience as a chemical, process, or product engineer.

You Prefer:

• Formal education in Chemical or Material Science Engineering.
• 2-5 years of experience in a chemical manufacturing engineering environment.
• Aerospace manufacturing experience.
• Aircraft program and/or project management experience.
• Data mining experience.
• Experience in technical writing and management presentations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with 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: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health (fertility and family planning).
• Adoption Assistance.
• Autism Benefit.
• Employee Assistance Plan (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).

This role may be eligible for relocation assistance.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $68,900 – $131,100 USD. The range is a good-faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including role, function, responsibilities, work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.