Senior Project Engineer, Power & Controls (Hybrid)

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Collins Aerospace is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join our Global Engineering & Technology Center (GETC) in Puerto Rico, supporting the Power & Controls organization. We are looking for a motivated engineering professional who can coordinate project execution activities, collaborate across multifunction teams, and help drive progress on complex engineering programs.

In this role, you will support project planning and execution for an Environment and Aircraft Control Systems (EACS) program, working with hardware, software, production, and test engineering teams. You will help maintain schedules, monitor progress, identify risks, and support communication across the Program Management Team (PMT) and engineering disciplines.

This position will sit at our Aguadilla, PR location. You must be residing in Puerto Rico at the time of starting employment. Relocation is not offered.

This role is categorized as hybrid, with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote following the schedule assigned by the Manager.

What YOU will do:

• Support the Engineering Project Lead in the execution of EACS program activities, helping coordinate cross‑functional tasks and ensuring alignment with program requirements.
• Assist in developing and maintaining integrated project schedules, including milestones, dependencies, deliverables, and resource needs.
• Support recurring project and technical reviews by compiling status inputs, tracking actions, and monitoring risk and issue closure.
• Identify risks, barriers, and opportunities and contribute to mitigation planning and execution‑recovery strategies.
• Assist with baseline management, engineering process adherence, communication across CIPTs, and change control activities.
• Analyze project performance indicators such as task completion, cost and schedule data, and resource forecasts to support team and leadership decision‑making.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts related to scheduling, reporting, and project engineering coordination.

Qualifications you must have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
• Demonstrated professional experience communicating in English (verbal and written).
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience in project engineering or project management within a technical organization.
• Microsoft Project and Excel for schedule and data management.
• Background in controller electronics or aircraft systems development.
• Experience contributing to risk management, schedule analysis, or recovery planning.
• Resource planning or cost/schedule integration concepts.
• Experience with project management methodologies and engineering development cycles.
• Experience across the product life cycle in systems, hardware, software, or mechanical engineering.
• PMP Certification

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
• Participation in the Employee Scholar Program (ESP)
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 8 free counseling sessions.
• And more!

Learn More & Apply Now!

Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

Join our growing engineering team in Puerto Rico, where you will provide critical support to all Collins SBUs, working on exciting programs and projects ranging from the development of the next generation of advanced concept ejection seats to the latest technologies for the U.S. warfighter.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

* Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for 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.

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.

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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