Principal Project Engineer, Power & Controls (Hybrid)

Collins Aerospace; Aguadilla (PR); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vacation

401K Match

ESP

Life Insurance

Disability

EAP

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Principal Project Engineer to lead the EACS program in Puerto Rico. You will direct cross‑functional teams across hardware, software, production, and testing for aircraft control systems.

Based in Aguadilla with a hybrid schedule (3 days onsite, 2 days remote), you will partner with PMT to develop execution strategies and ensure schedule and cost integrity while aligning varied engineering disciplines.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Advanced degree with 5+ years of relevant experience is acceptable.
• Professional English communication skills (verbal and written).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Principal Engineering Lead for EACS project execution and align with program objectives.
• Develop, maintain, and govern integrated project schedules with milestones and costs.
• Lead recurring project and technical reviews, tracking progress, risks, and priorities.
• Identify risks, barriers, and opportunities; craft mitigation and recovery plans.
• Support baseline creation, change management, CIPT communications, and process compliance.
• Analyze performance trends, cost data, and execution metrics to inform decisions.

Skills

Professional English communication

Education

STEM degree + 8+ years experience

Advanced degree +5 years experience

Job description

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Principal Project Engineer to join our Global Engineering & Technology Center (GETC) in Puerto Rico, supporting the Power & Controls organization. We’re looking for an accomplished and highly motivated engineering leader ready to drive complex, multidisciplinary initiatives in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment. In this role, you will serve as the Project Lead for a high‑visibility Environment and Aircraft Control Systems (EACS) program, directing cross‑functional teams across hardware design, software development, production, and testing activities for aircraft control systems.

As a Principal Project Engineer, you will partner closely with the Program Management Team (PMT) and key engineering disciplines. You will develop and maintain execution strategies, ensure schedule and cost integrity, coordinate cross‑functional deliverables, and proactively identify risks and opportunities. This role requires strong autonomy, strategic thinking, and exceptional communication skills to align diverse teams, influence decision‑making, and improve collaboration and efficiency across programs.

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:

• Serve as the Principal Engineering Lead for EACS project execution, providing direction, resolving cross‑functional challenges, and ensuring alignment with program objectives.
• Develop, maintain, and govern integrated project schedules—including milestones, dependencies, deliverables, cost data, and resource needs.
• Lead recurring project and technical reviews, driving accountability for progress, risks, issues, and upcoming priorities.
• Identify complex risks, barriers, and opportunities, and develop robust mitigation strategies and recovery plans.
• Support baseline creation, change management activities, CIPT communications, and engineering process compliance.
• Analyze performance trends, cost and schedule data, resource forecasts, and execution metrics to inform program and leadership decisions.
• Drive continuous improvement in project engineering processes, scheduling, monitoring, reporting, and cross‑team collaboration.

Qualifications you must have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
• Experience leading complex, multifunction engineering programs or IPT/CIPT activities.
• Professional English communication skills (verbal and written).

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience within the project management discipline.
• Microsoft Project and Excel skills for complex integrated schedules.
• Background in controller electronics or aircraft systems development.
• Demonstrated experience with recovery planning, risk mitigation, and strategic execution management.
• Resource management experience within multidisciplinary engineering groups.
• Cost/schedule integration practices experience.
• Understanding of project management theory and methodologies.
• Experience across the full product life cycle in systems, hardware, software, or mechanical engineering.

What We Offer

Some 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!

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.

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.

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.