Data Engineer (Puerto Rico)

Prattwhitney; Santa Isabel (PR); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Three weeks vacation

Employer 401(k) with matching

ESP (Employee Scholar Program)

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, part of RTX, is seeking a data engineer to design and maintain data pipelines for structured and unstructured data. You will work in a hybrid role with cross-functional teams to implement secure data architectures that support analytics, ML, and data-driven decision making.

The role requires a university degree and 5+ years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with 3+ years. Strong Python and SQL skills, plus experience with Spark/Databricks and cloud environments,

Qualifications

• Requires University Degree and 5+ years of experience or Advanced Degree with 3+ years of experience.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Experience with data pipelines handling structured and unstructured data sources.
• Ability to segment, classify, or secure data sets based on business, legal, or compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, and data processing frameworks (Spark, Databricks, EMR, Glue).
• Experience with cloud platforms and ETL/ELT and secure data architecture principles.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain data pipelines ingesting structured data and unstructured data such as files, logs, and documents.
• Engineer data solutions that segment data domains based on business rules and security boundaries.
• Implement data access controls, classification rules, and data protection across environments.
• Build scalable architectures supporting analytics, AI/ML, and data-driven decisions in partitioned landscapes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into reliable data engineering solutions.
• Optimize data workflows for performance, observability, and resiliency across cloud and hybrid platforms.
• Develop reusable patterns and governance-aligned data frameworks for secure data enablement.
• Support production data systems with data integrity, lineage, and auditability.

Skills

Python

SQL

Spark

Databricks

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

ETL/ELT

Agile methodologies

Data security principles

Education

University degree

Advanced degree

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Terraform

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-21 Country: United States of America Location: US-PR-SANTA ISABEL-B1 ~ Felicia Industrial Park - St B1 ~ BLDG 1 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

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What YOU will do:

• Design, build, and maintain data pipelines that ingest, transform, and deliver structured data (databases, ERP/CRM systems, operational systems) and unstructured data such as file shares, SharePoint repositories, images, documents, logs, and engineering artifacts.
• Engineer data solutions that can logically and physically segment data domains based on business rules, regulatory requirements, and security boundaries.
• Implement strict data access controls, classification rules, and data protection mechanisms to support secure data separation across environments.
• Build scalable architectures that support analytics, AI/ML, digital products, and data-driven decision making within sensitive or highly partitioned data landscapes.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to translate complex business and compliance requirements into reliable, secure data engineering solutions.
• Optimize data workflows for performance, observability, and resiliency across cloud and hybrid platforms.
• Develop reusable patterns, automation, and governance-aligned data frameworks that accelerate secure data enablement across the organization.
• Support production data systems with strong attention to data integrity, lineage, and access auditability.

What You Will Learn:

• How Collins business processes, systems, and data domains operate across engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, and enterprise functions.
• Industry-specific constraints and expectations within the Aerospace & Defense sector related to data security, compliance, and controlled information.
• How sensitive or segregated data sources—file shares, SharePoint, images, engineering documents, operational logs—flow through the business and how they must be protected or partitioned.
• How to interpret and apply business rules, legal requirements, and security considerations to design data boundaries and manage data movement responsibly.
• Cross-functional coordination practices with program teams, cybersecurity, legal/compliance, DT, engineering, and enterprise operations, enabling tight alignment between business needs and secure data operations.

Qualifications YOU Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Experience in engineering pipelines that handle both structured and unstructured data sources, including enterprise content repositories and file systems.
• Demonstrated ability to segment, classify, or secure data sets based on business, legal, or compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, and data processing frameworks (Spark, PySpark, Databricks, EMR, Glue, or similar).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and their native data services.
• Strong understanding of ETL/ELT, distributed systems, data modeling, and secure data architecture principles.
• Ability to work effectively in Agile teams and collaborate across technical and business functions.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience designing data environments where strict security boundaries, data separation, or access controls are essential.
• Familiarity with document processing, OCR, text extraction, image handling, or large unstructured content repositories.
• Background with data governance, lineage, auditability, and automated policy enforcement.
• Experience integrating data from SharePoint, network file shares, and legacy content systems.
• Knowledge of AI/ML data preparation, feature pipelines, or working with high-sensitivity data sets.
• Experience with DevOps and IaC tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins.
• Prior experience in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or other regulated industries.

What We Offer:

• 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!

Do you want to be part of a new, exciting initiative to combine foundational IT with new digital technologies? Our Digital Technology team is driving business efficiencies and a better customer experience by connecting technologies, people, information and processes. From making aircraft more electric, intelligent and integrated to building new software platforms such as Internet of Things, big data, artificial intelligence, and blockchain, there’s no better place to be right now than in digital. If you’re an agile thinker who enjoys utilizing modern technology to make big improvements, then you’re a perfect fit for this team. Join Collins Aerospace to help us revolutionize the aerospace industry today!

* Please consider the following role type definitions 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. Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world - and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

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.

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.

Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.