Senior Systems Engineer – Communications (Onsite, Secret Clearance)

About the role

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join the Resilient Connectivity Product portfolio team in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. The role is onsite, full‑time, and requires a DoD Secret clearance. You will work on mission‑critical communications systems, applying modern model‑based engineering practices.

Key responsibilities

• Execute model‑based systems engineering activities across the full lifecycle for communications programs.
• Develop system artifacts such as trade studies, design specifications, requirements definitions, allocation matrices, ICDs, integration plans, verification tests, and qualification reports.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies, sprint reviews, user‑story refinement, and product demos.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to answer technical questions, resolve issues, and ensure successful project execution.
• Gain hands‑on experience with secure systems development and next‑generation modeling tools.

Required profile

• U.S. citizen or U.S. person eligible for a DoD Secret clearance.
• Current residence in Puerto Rico; relocation is not provided.
• Onsite availability five days per week.
• Proven experience in systems engineering for aerospace, defense, or communications domains.

Required skills

• Model‑based systems engineering
• Agile development practices
• Secure systems development
• Systems integration and verification testing
• Creation of Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and requirements traceability matrices