Generative AI Software Developer/Engineer (Hybrid - Aguadilla, PR)

RTX (Raytheon); Aguadilla (PR); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

3 weeks vacation

401(k) with employer match

ESP program

Life insurance

Disability coverage

EAP program

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, seeks a seasoned AI engineer to lead generative AI efforts for safety-critical development in Puerto Rico. You will design experiments, evaluate new AI tech, and promote scalable frameworks across programs.

Hybrid work arrangement: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote. Requires STEM degree with 5+ years of experience (or related advanced degree with 3+ years) and English fluency. U.S. citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Typically requires STEM degree with 5+ years of experience or an advanced degree with 3+ years.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in English across all organizational levels.
• U.S. citizenship is required to access program information.

Responsibilities

• Develop and design experiments to accelerate Generative AI capabilities for safety-critical development.
• Identify emerging AI technologies and evaluate their potential business applications.
• Define and implement process improvements to speed up product delivery cycles.
• Develop strategies to reduce lifecycle costs through better engineering practices.
• Drive initiatives to minimize technical debt and improve maintainability.
• Establish reusable frameworks, tools, and methodologies for efficiency.
• Collaborate across organizations to scale adoption of new AI capabilities.

Skills

English communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

Python

Unix/Linux

LangChain

Haystack

APIs

Job description

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.

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

• Develop, design and conclude experiments to accelerate business capabilities in Generative AI for safety-critical development.
• Identify, evaluate, and promote emerging AI technologies and their potential applications across the business.
• Define and implement disruptive development process improvements that accelerate product and solution delivery cycle times.
• Develop strategies that reduce total lifecycle costs through improved engineering practices and streamlined processes.
• Drive initiatives to minimize technical debt and improve long-term maintainability of products and solutions.
• Establish and promote reusable frameworks, tools, and methodologies to increase efficiency and consistency across programs.
• Collaborate across organizations to identify opportunities for innovation and scalable adoption of new capabilities.

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
• Demonstrated professional experience communicating in English across all levels of an organization (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

• 5+ years of software development experience, including delivery of complex, production-grade systems
• Advanced proficiency in Unix/Linux environments and Python development
• Full stack development experience (frontend, backend, APIs) with at least 2+ end-to-end applications delivered
• Demonstrated experience designing, building, and deploying scalable systems in production
• Proven ability to present technical concepts clearly to large or cross-functional audiences
• Working knowledge of AI/ML fundamentals with hands‑on application in projects or research
• Experience developing and deploying Generative AI applications in a production or pilot environment
• Hands‑on experience with LLM frameworks (e.g., LangChain, Haystack) in at least one implemented use case

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!

Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers' toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

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.

Location: US-PR-AGUADILLA-110 ~ Rd 110 N Km 28.8 ~ RD110.