Software Engineer, Data Engineering I (Hybrid)

Prattwhitney; Aguadilla (PR); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Three weeks vacation

401(k) matching

Employee Scholar Program (ESP)

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Aguadilla, PR is seeking a Software Engineer, Data Engineering I to assist in building data ingestion, transformation and automation pipelines. You will support initial DB setup, IaC updates, and multi-source data integration while helping modernize legacy data workflows.

Hybrid role with 3 days onsite and 2 remote, requiring US citizenship. You will collaborate with senior engineers to ensure secure data practices and efficient data processing, contributing to SBOM

Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree and less than 2 years of relevant experience.
• Strong professional English communication (verbal and written).
• U.S. citizenship is required to access program information.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing data ingestion and transformation pipelines under senior engineers.
• Support basic automation for data extraction, transformation and loading workflows.
• Perform initial database setup tasks including schema creation and indexing support.
• Contribute to environment consistency via Infrastructure-as-Code updates.
• Participate in multi-source data integration through data preparation, validation and scripting.
• Develop simple scripts to support data processing and validation.
• Support secure data practices and SBOM activities, including handling sensitive data.

Skills

Data ingestion

English communication

Team collaboration

Education

STEM degree (Science/Tech/Engineering/Math)

Tools

Kafka

Spark

Airflow

Docker

Kubernetes

GitLab CI/CD

Linux

Helm

FastAPI

AWS

Azure

SBOM

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-18 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. As a Software Engineer, Data Engineering I you will support the development and maintenance of data workflows by assisting senior engineers with data ingestion, transformation, and automation tasks. The position contributes to core data engineering activities, including initial database setup, Infrastructure as Code updates, multi-source data integration, and scripting for data processing and validation. Additionally, it helps ensure secure data practices and supports efforts to modernize legacy data pipelines. 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:

• Assist in the development of data ingestion and transformation pipelines under the direction of senior engineers.
• Support basic automation activities for data extraction, transformation, and loading workflows.
• Perform initial database setup tasks, including schema creation and indexing support.
• Contribute to environment consistency by assisting with Infrastructure-as-Code updates.
• Participate in multi-source data integration efforts through data preparation, validation, and scripting assistance.
• Develop simple scripts to support data processing, validation, and movement.
• Support secure data practices, including assisting with SBOM activities and sensitive data handling.
• Participate in efforts to update components of legacy data workflows.

Qualifications you must have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and less than 2 years prior relevant experience
• 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.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Java experience
• Experience with Battlespace CC
• Experience with Apache data tools (Kafka, Spark, Airflow)
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Hands-on experience with GitLab CI/CD Linux environment management
• Helm chart usage and deployment patterns
• Experience using FastAPI
• Cloud development experience (AWS, Azure, etc.)
• Understanding of virtual machines
• Experience in scripting and API integrations

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.

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.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses - Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.