One Off Repair Engineer Manager (Onsite)

RTX (Raytheon); Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

3 weeks of vacation

401(k) with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

RTX in Chula Vista, CA is seeking a senior engineering manager to lead the One-Offs AMTS Advanced Aerostructures Engineering team. You will oversee design, development and delivery of engineered solutions for airline customers, ensuring conformance to engineering principles and customer requirements.

The role demands a strong technical background, effective communication with internal and external customers, and calm leadership under pressure.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree and 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong working knowledge of repairs methods and design techniques.
• Experience in customer interactions and managing critical situations.
• Ability to present to management and customers; lead projects and drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineering professionals in One-Offs AMTS Advanced Aerostructures Engineering.
• Oversee design, development and delivery of engineered solutions per requirements and quality standards.
• Ensure work meets schedules and business objectives while satisfying customers.
• Communicate clearly with internal/external customers; manage pressures and resolve issues.

Skills

Repairs methods

Repair design techniques

Customer interactions

Presentations to management

Project management

Continuous improvement

Emotional intelligence

Leadership under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Fibersim

CATIA

ENOVIA

Visio

Teamcenter

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-14

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CA-CHULA VISTA-B107 ~ 850 Lagoon Dr ~ BLDG 107, Mail Zone 1-C

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company's immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

This position will be onsite in Chula Vista, CA. Relocation assistance is available.

What You Will Do

Manage a team of engineering professionals in One-Offs AMTS Advanced Aerostructures Engineering

Oversees design, development, and delivery of engineered solutions for Airline customers to ensure conformance to engineering principles, customer requirements, and quality standards

Ensures that work assigned and completed meets established engineering schedules and business objectives while satisfying customer requirements

This job requires both a high level of technical knowledge combined with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a mix of internal and external customers

Individual must be able to remain calm in pressure situations and be willing to regularly deal with emotional customers while maintaining a high level of emotional intelligence. Rapid problem resolution and decision making while dealing with ambiguity

Monitors customer service performance (health of one-offs, OTD / DTP / Quality) and ensure activities are efficient, consistent, reliable, and high quality

Ensure proper day-to-day resource planning

Provides technical guidance and assistance to staff on the systems, standards and processes put in place to help the team provide solutions, build capabilities, and continues improvement

Coordinates and liaises with other groups (RE/SE/DAE/CSM/DER/ASM/PSE) to ensure customer issue resolution

Coordinate with global teams

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience, unless prohibited by local laws/regulations
• Firm working knowledge of Repairs methods
• Experience in Repair Design techniques
• Experience in customer interactions / customer service, ability to manage critical customer situations and calls
• Ability to do presentations to management and customers
• Experience managing projects
• Experience in Continuous Improvement techniques

Qualifications We Prefer

• Familiar with Nacelle Structures
• Knowledge in Fibersim and CATIA, ENOVIA, Visio, Team Center
• Knowledge in Repair Classification for Nacelle Structures under FAA & EASA
• Experience in MRO, MRB, Technical writing, Customer interaction, and Airworthiness requirements (EASA, FAA)

What We Offer

Benefits

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 and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Carrot Health to hormonal health, fertility, and family building
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!

Maybe eligible for relocation

Our Advanced Structures team leverages advanced materials and additive manufacturing to develop complex interior and exterior solutions. These solutions ensure structural integrity of the aircraft, help aircraft take off and land, stay trim in the air, move forward, carry cargo and conduct rescues. We delight our cu