Principal Project Engineer, Power & Controls (Hybrid)

RTX•Aguadilla, PR

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Principal Project Engineer to join our Global Engineering & Technology Center (GETC) in Puerto Rico, supporting the Power & Controls organization. This role is for an accomplished and highly motivated engineering leader ready to drive complex, multidisciplinary initiatives in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. The individual 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. The Principal Project Engineer will partner closely with the Program Management Team (PMT) and key engineering disciplines. They 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 be located at our Aguadilla, PR facility. The role is categorized as hybrid, with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote following the schedule assigned by the Manager.

Requirements

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).
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Must be residing in Puerto Rico at the time of starting employment.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.