One Off Repair Engineer Manager (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vacation and 401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Relocation assistance

Wellness program

Job summary

Collins Aerospace seeks an engineering leader for One-Offs AMTS Advanced Aerostructures Engineering in Chula Vista, onsite. You will oversee design, development and delivery of engineered solutions for airline customers, ensuring conformance to engineering standards and customer requirements.

The role requires strong technical knowledge, effective communication with internal and external customers, and the ability to manage projects and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).
• Firm working knowledge of repairs methods.
• Experience in repair design techniques.
• Experience in customer interactions / customer service and managing critical situations.
• Experience in project management.
• Experience in continuous improvement techniques.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Communicates effectively with internal and external customers.
• Able to stay calm under pressure and resolve issues quickly in ambiguous situations.
• Monitors customer service performance (health of one-offs, OTD / DTP / Quality) and ensures efficient, reliable, high-quality activities.
• Provides day-to-day resource planning.
• Coordinates with other groups to resolve customer issues and works with global teams.

Skills

Repairs methods

Repair design

Customer service

Project management

Continuous improvement

Education

STEM degree

Tools

Fibersim

CATIA

ENOVIA

Visio

Teamcenter

Job description

Location:

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

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)

Benefits

What We Offer

• 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 illnessinsurance, 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 customers with superior products and best-in-class service. Our global team is committed to continuous improvement – we work hard to make our solutions lighter-weight, stronger and more technically advanced, so that plane travel can be safer, more affordable and more sustainable in the years to come. We are looking for the best and brightest to fly and land with us!

• Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.

Onsite:

Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 118,300 USD - 224,900 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.