CTS Engineer II

MTU Aero Engines AG; Rocky Hill (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid work model

Generous paid time off including VAC/S

Competitive retirement savings plan

Job summary

MTU Aero Engines AG in New Jersey seeks a CTS Engineer to provide specialized engineering support for aerospace products. You will act as a technical liaison among customers, maintenance orgs, suppliers and internal teams to evaluate issues and issue dispositions ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

You will work across disciplines, apply approved technical requirements, and support time-sensitive customer needs while maintaining strong communication and a systematic problem-solving

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant engineering field.
• 4–10 years of related engineering experience.
• Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for customer meetings.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized engineering support for aerospace products.
• Serve as a technical liaison between customers, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Evaluate technical issues and issue engineering dispositions for safety/compliance.
• Plan, monitor deliverables and present project status to stakeholders.

Skills

Strong communication

Accountability

Self-motivation

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in relevant field

Job description

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 FunctionsUnderstand and use appropriate methods, tools and applicationsUtilize experience and knowledge to demonstrate an analytical and systematic approach to solving problemsPlan, schedule and monitor deliverables to meet time and quality targetsPresent information to internal teams on metrics, project status and researchImprove overall team knowledge by sharing relevant information and explanationsParticipate in and garner support for team initiativesSeek opportunities for development to improve job knowledge and skillsAble to professionally represent the company as a team member during customer meetingsAble to work independently on smaller scope projectsUnderstand capabilities of the organization and try to identify additional customer needs that can be filled by the organization; bring opportunities to Group Lead or ManagerContribute to group/department efforts by accomplishing other duties and responsibilities as needed.CompetenciesStrong communication skillsExhibit accountabilityStrong sense of urgency to take timely actions in the best interest of team and organizationPossess self-confidence to regularly correct problems independentlyDisplay a drive for self-improvement by actively seeking feedback; propose ideas for own developmentPlan and direct own actions effectively and set clear prioritiesAdhere to schedules and meet demands, thereby creating credibility and trustRequirementsBachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in relevant field4-10 years of related engineering experienceSound understanding of concepts, methods and procedures within disciplineDemonstrated ability to drive tasks to completionEligible to work in the United States without SponsorshipOccasional travel may be requiredWe OfferProfessional development programs with clear pathways for career growth and advancementHybrid work model with flexible scheduling during core business hoursGenerous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and company holidaysCompetitive retirement savings plan with pre-tax and Roth options, plus company matchComprehensive health insurance coverage, including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and a Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributionsStudent loan repayment assistanceCompany-provided life & disability insuranceOpportunities for international assignments and global collaborationExtended business travel opportunitiesEmployee rewards and recognition programCollaborative, team-oriented culture with company-wide engagement eventsEmployee Assistance ProgramAccess to an onsite fitness center