Hybrid Principal Project Engineer: EACS Lead (Aguadilla, PR)

Collins Aerospace; Aguadilla (PR); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

3 weeks vacation

401(k) matching

ESP program

Life & disability insurance

Employee assistance plan

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Aguadilla, PR seeks a Principal Project Engineer to lead the EACS program, overseeing cross‑functional teams across hardware, software, production and testing for aircraft control systems.

The role requires autonomy, strategic thinking, and strong communication to align teams and drive efficiency in a fast‑paced environment. Hybrid work with 3 days onsite and 2 remote is offered.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 8 years of experience; or an Advanced Degree with 5 years of experience.
• Experience leading complex, multifunction engineering programs or IPT/CIPT activities.
• Professional English communication skills (verbal and written).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Principal Engineering Lead for EACS project execution and align cross‑functional teams with program objectives.
• Develop and govern integrated project schedules, milestones, dependencies, deliverables, and resources.
• Lead recurring project and technical reviews, driving accountability for progress and priorities.
• Identify risks, barriers, and opportunities; craft robust mitigation and recovery plans.
• Support baseline creation, change management activities and engineering process compliance.
• Analyze performance, cost and schedule data to inform leadership decisions.
• Drive continuous improvement in project processes and cross‑team collaboration.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional teams

Schedule management

Risk management

Engineering execution

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Advanced degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

Collins Aerospace in Aguadilla, PR seeks a Principal Project Engineer to lead the EACS program, overseeing cross‑functional teams across hardware, software, production and testing for aircraft control systems.

The role requires autonomy, strategic thinking, and strong communication to align teams and drive efficiency in a fast‑paced environment. Hybrid work with 3 days onsite and 2 remote is offered.