CTS Engineer II

MTU Aero Engines North America; Rocky Hill (CT); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Paid time off

Health insurance

Travel opportunities

Job summary

MTU Aero Engines North America, Inc. seeks a CTS Engineer II to provide specialized engineering support for aerospace products and serve as a technical liaison among customers, maintenance organizations, suppliers, and internal teams.

The role evaluates technical data, applies sound engineering judgment, and issues dispositions to ensure safety, regulatory and operational compliance, while collaborating across disciplines to resolve complex issues and support on-time product service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• 4–10 years of related engineering experience.
• Ability to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply engineering concepts to resolve issues.
• Plan, monitor deliverables and communicate status.
• Collaborate with customers, maintenance, suppliers and internal teams.
• Provide engineering dispositions to ensure safety and compliance.
• Support time‑sensitive customer needs while adhering to standards.

Skills

Communication

Accountability

Urgency

Self-confidence

Self-improvement

Planning

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in relevant field

Job description

You. MTU Aero Engines North America Inc.

Over 14,000 people. 20 locations worldwide. One in three planes flies with our technology. Even more economical, lower in emissions and quieter. We shape the future of aviation. The only thing missing: You. MTU Aero Engines North America Inc. CTS Engineer II

• Location Rocky Hill
• Starter area Aftermarket
• Target group Professionals
• Contract type Full-Time
• Job ID 1560

The CTS Engineer provides specialized engineering support for aerospace products and serves as a technical liaison between customers, maintenance organizations, suppliers, and internal engineering teams. The role is responsible for evaluating technical issues, supporting investigations, and issuing engineering dispositions to ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and operational requirements.

The position works across multiple engineering disciplines to resolve complex technical matters, support the application of approved technical requirements, and enable the safe return of products to service. The role requires the evaluation of technical data, sound engineering judgment, and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.

The engineer supports time-sensitive customer needs, including operational disruptions, while ensuring adherence to approved engineering standards and flight safety requirements. This position requires technical expertise, independent decision-making, cross-functional collaboration, and direct support of product safety, regulatory compliance, and customer operations.

Essential Functions

• Understand and use appropriate methods, tools and applications
• Utilize experience and knowledge to demonstrate an analytical and systematic approach to solving problems
• Plan, schedule and monitor deliverables to meet time and quality targets
• Present information to internal teams on metrics, project status and research
• Improve overall team knowledge by sharing relevant information and explanations
• Participate in and garner support for team initiatives
• Seek opportunities for development to improve job knowledge and skills
• Able to professionally represent the company as a team member during customer meetings
• Able to work independently on smaller scope projects
• Understand capabilities of the organization and try to identify additional customer needs that can be filled by the organization; bring opportunities to Group Lead or Manager
• Contribute to group/department efforts by accomplishing other duties and responsibilities as needed.

Competencies

• Strong communication skills
• Exhibit accountability
• Strong sense of urgency to take timely actions in the best interest of team and organization
• Possess self-confidence to regularly correct problems independently
• Display a drive for self-improvement by actively seeking feedback; propose ideas for own development
• Plan and direct own actions effectively and set clear priorities
• Adhere to schedules and meet demands, thereby creating credibility and trust

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in relevant field
• 4-10 years of related engineering experience
• Sound understanding of concepts, methods and procedures within discipline
• Demonstrated ability to drive tasks to completion
• Eligible to work in the United States without Sponsorship
• Occasional travel may be required

We Offer

• Professional development programs with clear pathways for career growth and advancement
• Hybrid work model with flexible scheduling during core business hours
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and company holidays
• Competitive retirement savings plan with pre-tax and Roth options, plus company match
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage, including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and a Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Company-provided life & disability insurance
• Opportunities for international assignments and global collaboration
• Extended business travel opportunities
• Employee rewards and recognition program
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture with company-wide engagement events
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to an onsite fitness center

Your Future at MTU Starts Here!

MTU Aero Engines North America, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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