Senior Project Engineer, Proposals (Hybrid)

Collins Aerospace; Aguadilla (PR); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

3 weeks vacation

401(k) with match

Employee Scholar Program

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Counseling services

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Aguadilla, PR, is seeking a Senior Project Engineer for a hybrid role (3 days onsite, 2 remote). You will drive proposals, manage the ECS sustainment and NPI initiatives, and lead cross-functional teams with Engineering, Business Development and Program Management.

Responsibilities include coordinating proposals, managing IPMT meetings, ensuring schedules and budgets, and maintaining master project plans. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and reside in Puerto Rico at start.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) or advanced degree.
• Experience in project/program management, preferably in aerospace.
• Strong English communication (verbal and written).
• U.S. citizenship is required to access information.

Responsibilities

• Act as Proposal Lead coordinating with engineering, programs, production and QA.
• Lead weekly Project meetings with Integrated Product Team.
• Maintain records of scope changes and delays to safeguard schedule.
• Coordinate preparation of proposals, budgets and business plans.

Skills

English communication

PM experience

Aerospace experience

STEM degree

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Teamcenter

NX

Job description

Date Posted

2026-11-05

Country

United States of America

Location

US-PR-AGUADILLA-110 ~ Rd 110 N Km 28.8 ~ RD110

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

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.

The Senior Project Engineer will drive priorities, proposals queue, deliverables and work together with Engineering, Business Development and Program Management to ensure timely and compliant proposals submission. In addition, the lead work with other SBU leader to ensure Power and Controls standardization, best practices, tool development, process and drive process improvements. You will be accountable to manage cost, budget, and risk for each proposal while provided status to different stakeholders. The lead works as Environmental Control Systems (ECS) SME and is the POC for all ECS Sustainment and NPI initiatives. You will work together with other engineers to ensure performance and delivery for ECS pursuits.

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

• Act as Proposal Lead to manage the process working collaboratively with other Engineering disciplines (Systems, Software, Mechanical, and Electrical), Programs, Production, Quality and Supply Chain
• Lead weekly Project meeting with Integrated Product Team
• Records, documents delay, changes in scope, and any other incidents that impact the scope of work or schedule to ensure smooth project operations, communicate and/or escalatio…
• Support formalization of critical customer and change board documentation/coordination.
• Oversees and coordinates the administrative and operational aspects of ongoing projects within program guidelines.
• Meets program schedules and budgets and supports in the maintenance of the integrated master schedules for project(s).
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• Keep track pursuits and manage pursuits updates in salesforce.
• Review Customer Requirement, Validation and Gates Preparation
• Schedule and manage IPMT meetings
• Ensure pursuit deck is completed per Pursuit schedule
• Responsible for coordination and overseeing of administrative and operational aspects of ongoing projects within program guidelines while also liaising between project management and planning and line management.
• Coordinate the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract.
• Monitors and assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer-satisfaction goals and objectives.
• Participates in the coordination, preparation and maintenance of project plans, budgets, and staffing requirements to ensure that all action item lists are completed, and project quality expectations are met.

Qualifications you must have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experienceDemonstrated professional experience communicating in English (verbal and written).
• Demonstrated professional experience communicating in English (verbal and written).
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
• Project/Program Management experience, preferably in aerospace

Qualifications We Prefer

• Working knowledge of and experience in Siemens PLM tools – Teamcenter and NX.
• Experience with schedules, financials, engineering estimations, and managing medium to large projects
• Print reading and working knowledge of industry standards including ASME/ANSY 14
• Experience in manufacturing environment
• Leadership skills to guide cross-functional teams, align members with project goals, drive progress toward milestones, and mentoring and guiding engineers
• Experience communicating complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including through written reports and verbal presentations.
• Experience creating clear, concise, and well-structured technical documents, reports, and proposals, including requirements, design details, and testing procedures.
• Microsoft Office Suite skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project), with the ability to create detailed reports, presentations, schedules, and project tracking documents.
• PMP Certification or Agile certifications

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.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

* Please consider the following role type definition 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.

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.

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