Date Posted:2026-07-08
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 Power & Controls 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 Engineering Lead for Environment and Aircraft Control Systems (EACS), guiding cross-functional teams from strategy through execution.
As a Senior Project Engineer, you'll work closely with our Program Management Team (PMT) 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 organizing diverse teams, 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 project reviews to track progress, status, open issues, and upcoming priorities.
- Identify risks, barriers, and potential mitigation strategies.
- Support baseline creation, change control activities, and CIPT issue communication.
- Analyze performance trends, cost data, resource needs, and forecasting reports.
- Ensure adherence to company processes and recommend improvements to enhance project scheduling, monitoring, and reporting.
What You Will Learn- How our expanding Puerto Rico engineering organization operates-who we are, what we do, and the customers we support.
- Exposure to cutting-edge aerospace technologies shaping the future of the industry.
- Why our team finds meaningful and rewarding careers in aerospace engineering.
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 leading and managing multifunction engineering projects.
- Familiarity with FAA certification processes.
- Experience using Microsoft Project and Excel.
- Background in controller electronics.
- Experience with recovery planning and mitigation strategies.
- Resource management experience.
- Knowledge of cost and schedule integration.
- 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.
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.
