Date Posted:2026-06-08
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
Step into a key strategic role where engineering excellence meets business growth. As a Senior Engineer, Proposals, you will drive new business pursuits by partnering closely with Business Development to shape winning proposals and guide cross-functional teams through every gate of the pursuit lifecycle. You'll lead the creation of critical plans, coordinate technical and program inputs, and ensure flawless execution from early capture activities through engineering kickoff. If you thrive at the intersection of technical leadership, program execution, and customer engagement, this role offers an exciting opportunity to influence major pursuits and fuel long-term success.
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:- Focus on new business EPS Pursuits, working close to Business Development team.
- Create and maintain RAIL, Initiate RLPM Plans Review and Tailoring with IPMT and Ensure checklists are completed,
- Lead Plan templates are completed to corresponding Gate requirements
- Lead TNT completion with Eng. Focals and Chief, Support in PEPP (NAR) Key customer meetings during pursuit phase.
- Responsible for coordination and overseeing of administrative and operational aspects of ongoing projects within program guidelines while also liaising between project management and planning and line management.
- Coordinate the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract.
- Monitors and assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer-satisfaction goals and objectives.
- Participates in Business Development, Program and engineering activities that further success of overall project objectives.
- Participates in the coordination, preparation and maintenance of project plans, budgets, and staffing requirements to ensure that all action item lists are completed, and project quality expectations are met.
- Schedule and manage IPMT meetings
- Ensure pursuit deck is completed per Pursuit schedule
- Schedule and Lead Engineering Kickoff (RAR)
- Initiate Compliance Matrix Review
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).
- Experience creating clear, concise, and well-structured technical documents, reports, and proposals, including requirements, design details, and testing procedures.
Qualifications We Prefer:- Experience in project engineering, preferably in aerospace or defense.
- Experience in manufacturing environment
- Strong leadership skills to guide cross-functional teams, align members with project goals, and drive progress toward milestones.
- Experience communicating complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including through written reports and verbal presentations. Proven ability to convey project status, risks, and solutions to senior leadership and customers.
- Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project), with the ability to create detailed reports, presentations, schedules, and project tracking documents.
- PMP Certification
- Team Center, ALM Polarium or equivalent
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.
