Senior Principal Engineer, GETC Software Discipline Lead (Hybrid - Aguadilla, PR)

Date Posted:

2026-05-21

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:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: Secret

At RTX, the world 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.

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:

Align and Lead: Coordinate technical strategy and execution across SBUs to meet business objectives and Collins Aerospace standards.

Standardize Excellence: Develop, implement, and sustain common engineering processes, tools, and best practices to improve execution efficiency and compliance.

Drive Technical Performance: Ensure products meet all technical, certification, and regulatory requirements through robust validation and verification in collaboration with other experts in the BUs.

Monitor and Improve: Track key engineering performance metrics (e.g. schedule adherence, defect rate, design quality) and implement improvements of technical projects assigned.

Advance Technology: Identify SBU technical gaps and emerging technologies in collaboration with the Advanced Research & Technology (ART) team; lead integration into roadmaps.

Ensure Governance: Lead or participate in independent reviews, gate reviews, and design assessments to verify technical adequacy and process discipline.

Develop Talent: Mentor engineers and discipline leaders, build technical capability, and close identified skill and resource gaps.

Enable Strategic Planning: Identify technical priorities to be included in the Strategic Financial Plan

Foster Continuous Improvement: Lead initiatives that improve process efficiency, product quality, and time-to-market.

Engage Externally: Represent the SBU in industry, customer, and regulatory forums to shape and anticipate future product and certification needs.

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 minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of 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.

Must have or be capable of obtaining a US Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance. If needed, candidate selected will be subject to a government security investigation/reinstatement and must meet eligibility requirements

Qualifications We Prefer:

Career experience and demonstrated technical acumen in systems engineering, model based engineering (MBSE), agile development, DevSecOps, and AI/ML

Demonstrated ability to lead teams and deliver measurable improvements in engineering performance.

Success establishing and sustaining standardized technical processes, while measuring for continued improvement.

Understanding of product lifecycle, certification, and validation/verification frameworks.

Experience managing technical readiness levels and integrating emerging technologies into products.

Track record of mentoring and developing technical talent.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on execution and results.

Experience with development for DoD customers

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.

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.