Software Engineering Manager, Avionics (Hybrid - Aguadilla, PR)

Prattwhitney; Aguadilla (PR); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) with matching funds

Employee Scholar Program (ESP)

Life insurance and disability coverage

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead our Flight Management and OPAS software team. You will guide engineers delivering highly reliable, safety-critical software for pilots and aircraft platforms worldwide, while driving engineering excellence, modernization, and collaboration.

Located in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, this hybrid role requires residency in PR and offers 3 days onsite / 2 days remote per schedule.

Qualifications

• Requires STEM degree with 8+ years of experience or advanced degree with 5+ years of experience.
• Professional fluency in English (verbal and written).
• U.S. citizenship required for access to program information.

Responsibilities

• Lead software engineers developing flight-critical applications and display solutions.
• Set technical direction and coordinate cross-functional efforts.
• Mentor engineers in architecture, design, and professional development.
• Collaborate with systems, verification, and program teams for integration and delivery.
• Oversee planning and reviews of software artifacts per aerospace standards.
• Manage resource allocation, hiring, performance, and succession planning.

Skills

Leadership

Systems thinking

Communication

OOP languages

C/C++/ADA

Agile/CI-CD/DO-178C

Prioritization

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree

Tools

DO-178C

Job description

About the role

Are you ready to lead a high-performing team at the forefront of aviation technology? Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead our Flight Management and OPAS software team in developing and sustaining advanced avionics solutions that enable the next generation of air transportation. You will guide a talented team delivering highly reliable, safety-critical software that supports pilots, operators, and aircraft platforms across the globe. This is an opportunity to lead engineers working on sophisticated avionics systems while helping drive modernization, engineering excellence, and innovative software solutions. You will play a key role in shaping technical direction, delivering customer commitments, and fostering a culture of collaboration, engagement, and continuous learning. As a Software Engineering Manager, you'll not only oversee day-to-day development activities but also influence strategy, process improvements, and engineering excellence. If you're a leader who thrives on building great teams, solving complex technical challenges, and advancing aviation technology, this is your runway.

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

• Lead and inspire a team of software engineers developing flight-critical applications and display solutions.
• Drive project execution by setting clear technical direction, coordinating cross-functional efforts, and removing obstacles to success.
• Mentor engineers at all levels—providing guidance on architecture, design, and professional development.
• Collaborate closely with systems, verification, and program teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery.
• Oversee the planning and review of software artifacts in compliance with aerospace development standards.
• Manage resource allocation, hiring, performance evaluations, and succession planning for your team.
• Contribute to engineering best practices, process refinement, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support program-level planning, cost estimation, and risk management activities.
• Ensure products meet safety, reliability, and performance requirements in a regulated environment.

What YOU will learn

You will learn about our growing engineering team in Puerto Rico; What we do? Who we support? How we work? You will learn the technologies of today and tomorrow which we count on to maintain world leadership in the aerospace industry. You will learn why people enjoy and feel fulfilled by working in our industry.

Qualifications you must have

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience. Demonstrated professional fluency in English (verbal and written) across all levels of the organization U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Leadership experience in embedded software development—ideally in the aerospace or safety-critical domain.
• Strong systems thinking, with the ability to connect software design with broader system behavior.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team-first mindset.
• Strong background in OOP and compiled languages (C, C++, ADA).
• Experience with modern software engineering practices (Agile, CI/CD, DSO, DO-178C or similar).
• Experience managing priorities across multiple projects and stakeholders.

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!

Hybrid Role Definition

This role is 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.

Company Overview

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. 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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 Company Information

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.