Date Posted:2026-08-13
Country:United States of America
Location:US-PR-AGUADILLA-110 ~ Rd 110 N Km 28.8 ~ RD110
Position Role Type:Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Security Clearance: DoD Clearance: Secret
Collins Aerospace's Resilient Connectivity Products (RCP) team is looking for an exceptionally motivated engineer who is passionate about collaborating with high-performance teams to create mission-critical solutions that support
Mission Systems.
Our
Principal Software Engineers work in an exciting, adaptive, and engaging environment, enabling rapid learning to drive success. Our software engineering teams regularly utilize a variety of skills, including requirements analysis, synthesis of new and existing architectures that meld commercial and military communication functionality, and software engineering development best practices for complex systems where the ability to execute the mission is paramount.
This position will sit at our
Aguadilla, PR location and is to be worked
Onsite, 5 days a week. You must be residing in Puerto Rico at the time of starting employment. Relocation is not offered.
What YOU will do:- Drive Embedded Software Engineering Excellence: Demonstrate expert proficiency in embedded C/C++ and Python throughout all phases of software development, ensuring high-quality, reliable solutions that meet both functional and performance requirements
- Lead Technical Proposals and Program Cost Estimations: Take ownership of leading the development of technical proposals, including detailed program-level cost estimates, during the bid and proposal cycle, ensuring competitive and accurate submissions that align with project goals
- Lead and Coordinate Software Execution for Small Teams: Lead and manage the execution of software development for smaller teams, ensuring technical quality, alignment with program cost and schedule, while fostering a collaborative and results-driven environment
- Translate Customer Requirements into Comprehensive Solutions: Leverage your expertise to translate customer requirements into end-to-end system solutions, addressing technical, schedule, and cost constraints while ensuring the solution is practical, scalable, and meets client needs
- Manage Program Cost, Schedule, and Risk: Estimate, track, and communicate program performance metrics, including cost, schedule, and risk, in alignment with earned value management, ensuring programs are delivered on time and within budget
- Proactively Identify and Mitigate Risks: Use your technical expertise and best practices to identify potential risks and issues early in the development process, taking proactive measures to mitigate problems and maintain program success
- Mentor other engineers to grow team proficiency in execution and management
What YOU will learn:- You will learn about our growing engineering team in Puerto Rico; What we do? Who we support? How we work?
- You will learn the technologies of today and tomorrow which we count on to maintain world leadership in the aerospace industry.
- You will learn why people enjoy and feel fulfilled by working in our industry.
Qualifications you must have:- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 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.
- Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.
- Previous experience with Cost Account Management, Integrated Master Schedule, ROAM process, Risk/Opportunity frameworks, and Product owner Skillsets
Qualifications We Prefer:- Experience with multi-threaded real-time embedded applications
- Prior experience leading proposals and bidding exercises
- Experience with Agile development methodology
- Ability to take on the role of Scrum Master or Product Owner
- TCP/IP network applications development experience UML experience
- Background and/or knowledge of cross domain solutions
What We OfferSome 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!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.
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.
Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day.
