Engineer I, LS Engineering Support Specialist (Hybrid-Puerto Rico)

Date Posted:
2025-08-21
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:
Security Clearance:
None/Not Required

Collins Aerospace has an exciting opportunity for Engineering Support Specialist with a passion for problem solving and delivering solutions that provide compelling gains to the consistency, efficiency and productivity of the various business processes.

This will involve working closely with Advanced Structures, Landing Systems (LS) portfolio to support all required business processes while remaining compliant with configuration management, engineering change management and global trade requirements. The goal is to ensure on-time delivery on commitments that enable Landing Gear to continue operations and fulfil commercial product program engineering requirements.

This position will sit at our Aguadilla, PR location. Candidate must be residing in Puerto Rico at the time of starting employment.

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:

• Lead and coordinate product engineering projects and strategic initiatives, driving cross-functional collaboration and ensuring alignment with technical and business objectives.
• Process engineering change requests in the PLM system, including analyzing product documentation, assessing interchangeability, routing for approval, and auditing.
• Evaluate/interpret all engineering inputs for proper classification, adherence to drafting and engineering standards, and the impact on product structure and other Collins products.
• Ensure compliance with applicable procedures, regulatory and customer requirements, and evaluate the interrelationship of change impacts with other product lines and business units.
• Coordinate and maintain documentation within the customer portal, ensuring integration with PLM and SAP systems for items such as Bills of Materials (BOM), Document Information Records (DIR), product specifications, and mechanical designs/models.
• Develop and maintain standard job instructions for both general as well as functionally specific business processes.
• Support ongoing Teamcenter migration cleanup efforts by managing daily tasks that enhance data accuracy and streamline system performance.
• Escalate issues, risks, and blockers efficiently.
• Keep management informed of progress to ensure alignment.
• Support the team with any ad-hoc data-related tasks.

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).

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience/knowledge in SAP, TEAMCENTER, PLM, Configuration Management / Data Management, SharePoint
• Experience writing Standard Job Instructions and/or Work Procedures
• Knowledge of MS Office programs, including Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint
• Experience in industry best practice to drive and advocate for continuous process improvement
• Interpretation of engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Experience with engineering change and manufacturing process
• General knowledge of Project Management
• Ability to read and understand technical processes
• Technical writing experience

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.

In January 2021, Collins Aerospace expanded a new Global Engineering Center (GEC) facility in Puerto Rico, with plans to continuously hire over the next 5 years, at our Aguadilla site.

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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