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:Hybrid
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Security Clearance: None/Not Required
Collins Aerospace is seeking a
Senior Project Engineer to join our Mission Systems organization. We're looking for a proactive, motivated professional ready to take ownership of complex engineering initiatives in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. In this role, you will serve as a Project Engineer, mainly supporting Control Account Management and Earned Value Management activities.
As a Senior Project Engineer, you'll work closely with our
Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and cross-functional partners and key engineering functions. Your responsibilities will include preparing and monitoring schedules, coordinating deliverables, and ensuring tasks stay within scope and budget. This position is ideal for candidates who thrive working independently, enjoy cross-functional teams across different locations, and excel at improving collaboration and efficiency. Strong communication skills, both written and spoken, are essential.
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:- Facilitate clear communication and collaboration between leadership and engineering teams to ensure successful project outcomes.
- Build and maintain accurate project schedules, including milestones, dependencies, deliverables, and cost data.
- Lead weekly meetings and project reviews to track progress, status, open issues, and upcoming priorities.
- Provide timely and accurate updates to program cost and schedule tools and support monthly EVMS reporting cycles.
- Participate in program reviews, Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs), and internal/external surveillance activities.
- Identify and manage risks and opportunities affecting assigned control accounts, and potential mitigation strategies as well.
- Lead baseline and change control planning, development and execution, aligned with Collins processes and EVMS guidelines.
- Collaborate with Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and cross-functional partners to ensure technical execution aligns with the approved baseline.
- Analyze performance trends, cost data, resource needs, and forecasting reports.
- Monitor cost and schedule performance and analyze variances and develop actionable recovery plans when needed.
- Ensure adherence to company processes and recommend improvements to enhance project scheduling, monitoring, and reporting.
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 minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
- Experience in Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and Control Account Management (CAM), or related applications/programs to support such activities, as SAP, Primavera, ISAT or similar.
- Strong knowledge of planning, scheduling, and cost control fundamentals, with analytical skills and ability to interpret performance metrics and trend data.
- Proficiency with tools such as Microsoft Project, Primavera, ISAT, or similar.
- 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 leading and managing multifunction and complex engineering projects
- Familiarity with the Aerospace and Defense industries
- Experience using Microsoft Project, Excel and EVMS programs
- Experience with recovery planning and mitigation strategies
- Knowledge of cost and schedule integration
- Resource management experience
- Experience supporting IBRs, PMRs, and Joint Surveillance activities
- PMP, EVMS certification, or similar project management credential
- Technical understanding of engineering development, qualification, or production processes relevant to Collins products
- Understanding of project management theory and methodologies
- Experience with full product life cycle across systems, hardware, software, or mechanical disciplines
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.
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.
Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day.
