One-Off Repair Engineer (Onsite)

RTX (Raytheon); Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement program

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

RTX Collins Aerospace in Chula Vista, CA is seeking an advanced Repair Engineering professional. You will design and approve complex repairs, lead cross‑functional teams, and resolve medium to high complexity inquiries with CATIACAD tools in a mainly onsite role.

The position requires a STEM degree with at least 5 years of relevant experience, strong communication, and the ability to guide junior engineers while meeting FAA/EASA requirements.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Designs and approves complex repairs and provides technical solutions to minimize aircraft downtime on Collins Aerostructures nacelle hardware.
• Manages multiple complex customer inquiries and leads cross functional teams to resolve issues.
• Takes ownership of situations to ensure customer expectations and service levels are met.
• Hands‑on experience in CATIA and other CAD tools for design and analysis of components and repair solutions.
• Apply technical knowledge to support repair design development on metallic and composite structures.
• Coordinate with other organizations to address technical issues and provide guidance to junior engineers.

Skills

CATIA CAD

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

CATIA

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 illness insurance, 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!
• And more!

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 loo