**Date Posted:** 2025-09-11 **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 **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 Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, is looking to hire a **Principal Software Engineer** to support our Mission Systems Command, Control Communications, Cyber Intelligence and Autonomy (C4I&A) organization. In this role, you will serve as a technical leader driving secure software design, automation, and architectural decisions that shape the future of our communication and cyber intelligence programs. As a Principal Software Engineer, you will define and guide the technical direction for secure, scalable software systems in C4I&A programs. You will ensure that security, automation, and reliability are integrated into architecture and processes across multiple teams and projects. You will act as a subject matter expert, mentor, and trusted advisor to both engineers and leadership. 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:** + Architecture & Strategy: Define secure software architectures and establish best practices for development, integration, and automation across projects. + Leadership: Provide technical leadership across multiple teams, ensuring alignment with program goals and industry standards. + Secure Development & Automation: Oversee the design and delivery of automated pipelines, testing frameworks, and deployment strategies. + Collaboration & Influence: Partner with senior engineers, program managers, and stakeholders to ensure security and reliability in all phases of the lifecycle. + Risk Management: Lead efforts to identify, mitigate, and communicate software and security risks at a program-wide level. + Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing: Mentor senior and junior engineers, promoting technical excellence and continuous improvement. + Innovation: Evaluate and adopt new technologies, frameworks, and practices that enhance security, scalability, and efficiency. + Compliance & Standards: Ensure all software meets Collins Aerospace development processes, contractual requirements, and regulatory standards. **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 employees 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 minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of 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. **Qualifications We Prefer:** + Deep expertise in software engineering with a focus on security, automation, and architecture. + Experience leading cross-functional engineering efforts and influencing technical direction + Strong experience with CI/CD, secure coding, and large-scale integration efforts. + Proven experience defining and delivering secure architectures for mission-critical systems. + Broad knowledge of embedded systems, cloud platforms, and modern software practices. + Proficiency in C++, Python, Linux environments, and container orchestration (Docker/Kubernetes). + Experience in cryptographic system requirements, design, and implementation. + Familiarity with system engineering principles and hardware-software integration. + Prior experience mentoring engineering teams and influencing program strategy. **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 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. 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