Date Posted:
2026-07-23
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:
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Security Clearance:
None/Not Required
At RTX, the world’s 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 opportunities no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.
Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, is seeking to hire a Software Engineer I to join our Avionics Connected Aviation Solutions team. We are searching for a motivated and talented individual who is eager to grow their skills developing and supporting our Air Traffic Control Systems worldwide. We design and implement safety-of-life air traffic management systems for multinational customers that are used for controlling and monitoring civil and military aviation traffic. This is an opportunity to work with cutting-edge COTS tools, processes, and methodologies while growing your skills to support, design, develop, integrate, and test operational software components throughout the software development lifecycle.
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:
- Develop and maintain software that is integrated into our Air Traffic Management Systems (ATMS) products.
- Assist in maintaining documentation and work instructions to meet ATS SED’s high-maturity-level software engineering standards and processes.
- Collaborate with your team in the Agile process, including daily standups, sprint planning, retrospectives, backlog grooming, and story pointing.
- Work with an integrated engineering team in a collaborative environment, participating in multi-level communication with engineering team members, program management, and external stakeholders.
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 less than 2 years prior relevant experience.
- Demonstrated professional experience communicating in English (verbal and written).
- Exposure to software development, integration, testing, or validation, preferably in a Unix/Linux environment.
- Familiarity with Java or C/C++ programming languages.
- Basic knowledge of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Podman, Kubernetes).
- Proficiency with scripting languages such as Bash and Python.
- U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Qualifications We Prefer:
- Familiarity with asynchronous messaging frameworks.
- Exposure to Agile methodologies and experience using tools like Jira, Confluence, Bamboo, or Bitbucket.
- Interest in or willingness to learn Ada programming language.
- Knowledge or experience with software testing or debugging source code.
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!
Learn More & Apply Now!
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.
Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.
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.
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