Systems Engineer II (Hybrid - Aguadilla, PR)

Collins Aerospace; Aguadilla (PR); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k)

Employee Scholar Program (ESP)

Life insurance and disability coverage

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, seeks a Systems Engineer II to join our Strategic Defense Solutions team. The role is hybrid, with three days onsite and two remote per schedule.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams on the development of display products, derive system requirements, and support verification and tracing across the lifecycle. U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain security clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree and 2 years of experience, or an advanced degree.
• Experience in at least one phase of the systems/software lifecycle process.
• Proficient in English communication; U.S. citizenship required and ability to obtain clearance.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Participate in cross-disciplined, integrated product teams, often using agile methods.
• Collaborate with engineering, program management and other functions to execute projects.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of display products and processes.
• Assist in the development and flow-down of system requirements to align with goals.
• Support requirements decomposition, traceability, and verification across lifecycles.
• Participate in design reviews and technical discussions to ensure quality and compliance.
• Utilize MBSE to analyze and develop system requirements.
• Continuously learn and apply new skills to enhance engineering practices.

Skills

English communication

Cross-functional collaboration

MBSE awareness

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree in related field

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-10-28

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

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

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 Strategic Defense Solutions portfolio at our Collins Global Engineering & Technology Center has an opportunity for a talented Systems Engineer II to join our team.

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:

• Participate on collaborative, cross-disciplined integrated product teams, often employing agile software development techniques
• Work closely with engineering, program management, and other functional teams to support key project executions.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of display products and associated processes.
• Assist in the development and flow-down of system requirements to ensure alignment with project goals.
• Support requirements decomposition, traceability, and verification processes throughout the product lifecycle.
• Participate in design reviews, peer reviews, and technical discussions to ensure quality and compliance.
• Utilize tools such as Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) to analyze and develop system requirements.
• Continuously learn and apply new skills to enhance engineering practices and processes.

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 2 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field.
• Experience in at least one phase of the systems/software engineering development lifecycle process, including requirements analysis, system design, development, integration, verification and validation
• 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
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with Agile lifecycle process including Scrum, Continuous Integration, and Test.
• Scripting, Programming, or Modeling Language experience

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.

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.

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.