One-Off Repair Engineer (Onsite)

RTX; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vacation time

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

RTX, in collaboration with Collins Aerospace, seeks an advanced Repair Engineering professional in an onsite role in Chula Vista, CA. You will design and approve complex repairs, implementing technical solutions to minimize aircraft downtime while ensuring FAA/EASA compliance.

The position expects strong CATIA CAD skills and cross-functional teamwork. We require a STEM degree with 5+ years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in repair engineering or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with CATIA and other CAD tools required.

Responsibilities

• Designs and approves complex repairs and provides technical solutions to minimize aircraft downtime on Collins Aerostructures nacelle hardware (FAA/EASA compliant).
• Manages multiple complex customer inquiries and leads cross-functional teams to resolve issues.
• Takes ownership of situations to ensure team and customer goals are met.
• Applies technical knowledge to repair design development on metallic and composite structures.
• Provides technical guidance to junior engineers.

Skills

CATIA CAD tools

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

B.S. in STEM

Tools

CAD tools

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-09-16

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 is for an advanced Repair Engineering professional with deep knowledge and developed technical expertise. Can resolve medium-complex customer inquiries or issues to meet customer service levels.

This position works in a primarily onsite capacity.

Relocation assistance maybe available.

What You Will Do

• Designs and approves complex repairs and provides technical solutions to minimize aircraft downtime on all Collins Aerostructures commercial nacelle hardware that are compliant with certified type design and airworthiness (FAA/EASA) requirements
• Manages multiple complex customer inquiries (repairs) and leads cross functional teams to resolve customer inquiries
• Takes ownership of situations and efforts to resolve customer inquiries to ensure team goals are met
• Hands-on experience in CATIA and other CAD tools for the design and analysis of components and repair solutions
• Designs and approve solution for medium-complexity repairs requiring creativity and ingenuity in supporting airline operational and maintenance requirements
• Apply technical knowledge to support repair design development on metallic and composite structures
• Should be able to directly request for information from Airline customers for rapidly development and approval of technical solutions
• Under minimal guidance, plan, prioritize, and manage multiple customer inquiries, prioritizes tasks to ensure customer expectations and service levels are met
• Coordinates with other organizations to address technical issues
• Works with cross functional teams to resolved complex customer inquiries
• Provides technical guidance to junior engineers

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience in Aerospace
• Experience in MRO/ MRB
• Experience working for an airline
• Hands-on experience in CATIA and other CAD tools
• Communication verbal and written skills

What We Offer

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 illnessinsurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• 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!

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 attendselect 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 95,500 USD - 181,700 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.

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