Principal Software Engineer (Hybrid - Aguadilla, PR)

Date Posted:

2026-06-30

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

Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, is looking to hire a Principal Software Engineer to join our Avionics Connected Aviation Solutions team. We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Software Engineer to join our team developing and supporting our Air Traffic Control Systems worldwide.

We develop safety-of-life air traffic management systems for multi-national customers used for controlling and monitoring civil and military aviation traffic. You will play a key role in developing and sustaining cutting-edge avionics systems that are at the forefront of aerospace technology.

Our mission is to deliver robust, safety-critical software solutions that meet the highest industry standards. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a large-scale, legacy code base while advancing your skills in modern software development methodologies and tools. You will collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams in a dynamic and innovative environment to help design, develop, integrate, and test operational software components throughout the 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 for avionics systems, focusing on high-quality, safety-critical solutions.
• Investigate, analyze, and resolve complex technical issues within a large, legacy code base, demonstrating a “digger” working style.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design and implement software solutions that meet program requirements and customer expectations.
• Participate in all stages of the software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration, testing, and maintenance.
• Contribute to DevSecOps initiatives, including the creation and management of pipelines, automation, and orchestration tooling.
• Work with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and manage deployment using tools like Helm charts.
• Utilize messaging frameworks such as ZeroMQ or RabbitMQ to support system communication requirements.
• Actively participate in Agile development processes, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, backlog grooming, and story pointing.
• Maintain high-quality documentation and adhere to team processes and standards to ensure software maturity and compliance.
• Lead and mentor junior engineers, providing guidance, technical expertise, and support to foster their professional growth and ensure successful project outcomes.

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 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 across all levels of an organization (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:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering.
• Strong experience with object-oriented programming (OOP) and compiled languages such as C, C++, or Java.
• Experience working with build systems such as Make, CMake, or Maven.
• Proficiency in Unix/Linux environments and scripting languages such as Bash or Python.
• Experience with DevSecOps methodologies and tools for automation, orchestration, and pipelines.
• Proficiency with containerization and orchestration technologies like Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm charts.
• Experience with asynchronous messaging frameworks (e.g., ZeroMQ or RabbitMQ).
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools such as Jira, Confluence, Bamboo, and Bitbucket.
• Exposure to or willingness to learn Ada programming language.
• Experience with air traffic management systems or avionics, particularly in safety-critical environments.
• Strong debugging and software testing skills.
• Experience working on large, legacy code bases and the ability to independently deep-dive into complex tasks.

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.

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