Senior Project Engineer(Onsite)

Posted: 2026-09-22 • Location: Everett, WA (11404 Commando Rd) • Role Type: Onsite • U.S. Person required.

About the role

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market‑leading businesses, world‑class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. We are seeking a highly motivated Sr Project Engineer to lead the development and execution of aircraft interior programs, with a focus on monuments and complex cabin structures. This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, enjoys cross‑functional coordination, and is committed to delivering high‑quality, certifiable aerospace products. At Collins Aerospace, our Interiors team is focused on innovation, safety and cost efficiency. We’re committed to making air travel more comfortable, connected and secure. As a leader in aviation interior products and services, we’re helping airlines and original equipment manufacturers create a positive experience for their customers. With offices and manufacturing facilities in more than 12 states across the U.S. and more than 10 countries around the globe, we’re changing the game of aircraft interiors.

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end development programs for aircraft interior components, from concept through certification and delivery.
• Manage project scope, schedule, risks, and deliverables while ensuring compliance with engineering standards and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate closely with internal engineering teams, supply chain, manufacturing, and program management to drive technical alignment and on‑time execution.
• Serve as the technical point of contact for customer interactions, design reviews, and engineering decisions.
• Support or lead work transfer activities, including planning, technical documentation readiness, coordination with receiving sites, and ensuring seamless knowledge and responsibility transitions.
• Oversee integration of aircraft interiors monuments such as galleys, lavatories, partitions, and other cabin furnishing structures.
• Drive continuous improvement across engineering processes, design standards, and development methods.

Requirements

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.
• Proven experience leading engineering or development programs.
• Strong understanding of aircraft interiors monuments, materials, manufacturing processes, and certification considerations.
• Familiarity with program execution tools such as schedules, risk registers, and requirements management systems.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and problem‑solving skills.
• U.S. Person required (as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Experience with work transfer planning or execution (domestic or international).
• Knowledge of FAA/EASA certification processes for interiors.
• Previous experience in cabin interiors manufacturing or product development environments.

Benefits

• 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
• Carrot Health to hormonal health, fertility, and family building
• 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!

Pay

The salary range for this role is 95,500 USD - 181,700 USD.