Senior Project Engineer - Aerospace (Onsite, Secret Clearance)

globalhr; Aguadilla (PR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

RTX is seeking a Senior Project Engineer in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, to lead an integrated product team across the lifecycle from design to field sustainment.

You will guide technical execution, manage CIPT commitments, and coordinate engineering changes while ensuring compliance with security clearance requirements and English-language communication with stakeholders. Travel up to 10% domestically.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 3 years of project engineering experience
• U.S. Citizen - The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Support IPT activities across design, structural analysis, durability, aero, materials, and manufacturing engineering.
• Drive technical execution and program performance, including risk management, issue resolution, and key review readiness.
• Plan and manage budgets, schedules, and technical metrics in collaboration with the CIPT.
• Ensure proper communication, risk closure, and alignment to program requirements.
• Coordinate and support engineering design updates and changes (Class I & Class II Engineering Changes).
• Oversee development and sustainment activities such as supplier and manufacturing reviews, engine build‑test‑teardown events, ACIs (Analytical Condition Inspections), FMRs (Failure Malfunction Reports), MERLIN field inquiries, and deviation requests.
• Support field investigations and production delivery troubleshooting as needed.
• English (read, write, speak) is required when communicating with customers, co-workers, or supervisors who only speak English.
• Travel up to 10% domestically.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Advanced degree (optional)

Job description

RTX is seeking a Senior Project Engineer in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, to lead an integrated product team across the lifecycle from design to field sustainment.

You will guide technical execution, manage CIPT commitments, and coordinate engineering changes while ensuring compliance with security clearance requirements and English-language communication with stakeholders. Travel up to 10% domestically.