Principal Project Engineer, Power & Controls (Hybrid)

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
• Experience leading complex, multifunction engineering programs or IPT/CIPT activities.
• Professional English communication skills (verbal and written).

• Experience within the project management discipline.
• Microsoft Project and Excel skills for complex integrated schedules.
• Background in controller electronics or aircraft systems development.
• Demonstrated experience with recovery planning, risk mitigation, and strategic execution management.
• Resource management experience within multidisciplinary engineering groups.
• Cost/schedule integration practices experience.
• Understanding of project management theory and methodologies.
• Experience across the full product life cycle in systems, hardware, software, or mechanical engineering.

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Principal Project Engineer to join our Global Engineering & Technology Center (GETC) in Puerto Rico, supporting the Power & Controls organization. We’re looking for an accomplished and highly motivated engineering leader ready to drive complex, multidisciplinary initiatives in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment. In this role, you will serve as the Project Lead for a high‑visibility Environment and Aircraft Control Systems (EACS) program, directing cross‑functional teams across hardware design, software development, production, and testing activities for aircraft control systems.

As a Principal Project Engineer, you will partner closely with the Program Management Team (PMT) and key engineering disciplines. You will develop and maintain execution strategies, ensure schedule and cost integrity, coordinate cross‑functional deliverables, and proactively identify risks and opportunities. This role requires strong autonomy, strategic thinking, and exceptional communication skills to align diverse teams, influence decision‑making, and improve collaboration and efficiency across programs.

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.

• →Serve as the Principal Engineering Lead for EACS project execution, providing direction, resolving cross‑functional challenges, and ensuring alignment with program objectives.
• →Develop, maintain, and govern integrated project schedules—including milestones, dependencies, deliverables, cost data, and resource needs.
• →Lead recurring project and technical reviews, driving accountability for progress, risks, issues, and upcoming priorities.
• →Identify complex risks, barriers, and opportunities, and develop robust mitigation strategies and recovery plans.
• →Support baseline creation, change management activities, CIPT communications, and engineering process compliance.
• →Analyze performance trends, cost and schedule data, resource forecasts, and execution metrics to inform program and leadership decisions.
• →Drive continuous improvement in project engineering processes, scheduling, monitoring, reporting, and cross‑team collaboration.

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.

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