Systems Engineering Manager – Mission Systems GETC

Position Information

• Date Posted: 2026-01-14
• Country: United States of America
• Location: HPR01: Collins Puerto Rico- Aguadilla Road 110 North Km 28.8 San Antonio Industrial Park, Aguadilla, PR, 00603 USA
• Role Type: Hybrid
• Security Clearance: None/Not Required

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
• Residency: You must be residing in Puerto Rico at the time of starting employment. Relocation is not offered.
• Work Schedule: 3 days onsite and 2 days remote following the schedule assigned by the Manager.

About the Role

Collins Aerospace is looking to hire an experienced Systems Engineering Manager for the Mission Systems GETC organization. We are looking for an innovative and challenge-driven Manager with leadership and technical skills to manage the engineering development and project execution of critical and strategic programs that will enable our product lines. This involves oversight of multidisciplinary engineering activities like design, develop, enhance, integrate, test, and create real-world solutions for various communication systems products. This position is based at our Aguadilla, PR location.

Responsibilities

• Work on program sustainment and modernization efforts spanning the product lifecycle, including customer engagement, requirements definition, software/hardware development & integration, as system test & validation as well as deployment & maintenance.
• Work closely with the program team engaging engineers from systems, software, cybersecurity, and infrastructure to ensure the product delivery to the customer and end users is done with minimal impact to the operational execution.
• Support Product Owners executing the different facets of the program: sustainment, infrastructure and/or modernization.
• Lead cross-functional technical teams of software, systems, electrical and mechanical engineers demonstrating ability to mentor and manage multidisciplinary efforts from concept through delivery.
• Work directly with and manage daily activities of DSO, Data and software engineers, supporting organizations to develop, integrate, and test software or Data in an Agile development environment for software architectures.
• Develop and nurture internal and external networks, ensuring alignment and transparency with stakeholders, forging relationships with peers across RCP Engineering and Value Stream Leadership, industry partners, and third-party vendors.
• Be responsible for recruiting/hiring, resource allocation, and overall group management of systems, software, data and DSO engineers, including actively addressing employee performance and career development actions.
• Lead and interact with the engineering team using strong interpersonal, mentoring, and negotiating skills, and be responsible for managing project risks/issues and elevating to upper management when appropriate.
• Ensure compliance to Collins development processes and standard work requirements.
• Oversee and participate in the development of engineering bids and proposals.

Required Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and 8 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and 5 years of relevant 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.
• Experience in managing programs or parts of a program including successfully managing small groups of engineers under technical guidance.
• Ability to travel up to 10% based on business need.
• Ability to obtain a Security Clearance if necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience serving as a Software Lead or Systems Lead with a proven track record of meeting or exceeding project deadlines, adhering to budget constraints, and maintaining quality compliance standards.
• Direct involvement in Agile methodologies with demonstrated success in managing Agile cross-team coordination.
• Working knowledge of programming languages such as C++, Rust and Java.
• Broad understanding of system engineering principles.

Learning Opportunities

• You will learn about our growing engineering team in Puerto Rico; What we do? Who do we support? How do 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 themselves and feel fulfilled by working in our industry.

Benefits

• 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!

About Collins Aerospace

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. In January 2021, Collins Aerospace expanded into a new Global Engineering & Technology Center (GETC) facility in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, with plans to continuously hire over the next 5 years. Join our growing 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.

Equal Opportunity

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.

Company Information

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.