Senior Project Engineer, Power & Controls (Hybrid)
About The Position
Collins Aerospace is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join its Global Engineering & Technology Center (GETC) in Puerto Rico, supporting the Power & Controls organization. The role supports project planning and execution for an Environment and Aircraft Control Systems (EACS) program, coordinating activities across hardware, software, production, and test engineering teams. The engineer helps maintain schedules, monitor progress, identify risks, and facilitate communication across the Program Management Team and engineering disciplines. The position is based at the Aguadilla, Puerto Rico location and is hybrid, with three days onsite and two days remote according to the manager-assigned schedule. Candidates must reside in Puerto Rico when employment starts; relocation is not offered. U.S. citizenship is required to access information under the program or contract.
Requirements
- A STEM degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 3 years of experience, subject to applicable local laws and regulations.
- Demonstrated professional experience communicating in English, verbally and in writing.
- U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under the program or contract.
- Must reside in Puerto Rico at the time employment starts.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in project engineering or project management within a technical organization.
- Experience using Microsoft Project and Excel for schedule and data management.
- Background in controller electronics or aircraft systems development.
- Experience contributing to risk management, schedule analysis, or recovery planning.
- Knowledge of resource planning or cost/schedule integration concepts.
- Experience with project management methodologies and engineering development cycles.
- Experience across the product life cycle in systems, hardware, software, or mechanical engineering.
- PMP certification.
Responsibilities
- Support the Engineering Project Lead in executing EACS program activities, coordinating cross-functional tasks, and ensuring alignment with program requirements.
- Assist in developing and maintaining integrated project schedules, including milestones, dependencies, deliverables, and resource needs.
- Support recurring project and technical reviews by compiling status inputs, tracking actions, and monitoring risk and issue closure.
- Identify risks, barriers, and opportunities, and contribute to mitigation planning and execution-recovery strategies.
- Assist with baseline management, engineering process adherence, communication across CIPTs, and change control activities.
- Analyze project performance indicators, including task completion, cost and schedule data, and resource forecasts, to support team and leadership decision-making.
- Contribute to continuous improvement in scheduling, reporting, and project engineering coordination.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
- 401(k) plan with 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
