Project Engineer - Advanced Structures(Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation for newly hire

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Project Engineer for the Aerostructures Military Portfolio Program Technical Office, focusing on configuration management, engineering definition, sustaining support, and cross-functional coordination across multiple military platforms.

The role involves handling configuration changes, coordinating CCB items, and ensuring proper documentation and data requests across Design, Manufacturing, Quality, Aftermarket, and external partners.

Qualifications

• STEM degree required with 5+ years of related experience or advanced degree with 5+ years of experience.
• Experience with development/project engineering and configuration management processes.
• Strong ability to communicate technical content and coordinate across multiple engineering and operations functions.

Responsibilities

• Manage configuration and change activity for assigned platforms (KC-390, F-15/Gridlock, Pods).
• Prepare for and follow up on CCB items and coordinate related actions.
• Review engineering changes for applicability and impact on downstream processes.
• Coordinate technical questions with Design, Manufacturing, Quality, Aftermarket and external partners.
• Research legacy records to resolve issues and support correct engineering definition.
• Support drawing and package release activities with proper configuration control.

Skills

Configuration management

Engineering coordination

Front-facing communication

Education

STEM degree

Tools

Teamcenter

Job description

Date Posted

2026-09-30

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

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

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.

The Aerostructures Military Portfolio Program Technical Office is seeking a candidate for a Project Engineer position, focused on configuration management, engineering definition, sustaining support, and cross‑functional technical coordination across multiple military and special‑mission platforms.

What You Will Do

• Manage configuration and change activity for assigned platforms, including KC‑390, F‑15/Gridlock, and Pods Programs.
• Prepare for and follow up on CCB (Configuration Control Board) items and coordinate associated engineering actions
• Review engineering changes for applicability, implementation readiness, and downstream impact
• Coordinate technical questions and data requests with Design, Manufacturing, Quality, Aftermarket, Data Management, and external partners (Raytheon, Embraer, Boeing Defense, IAE, etc)
• Research legacy engineering and configuration records to resolve open issues and support correct engineering definition
• Support engineering drawing and package release activities, ensuring proper configuration control and documentation
• Support BOE, NRE estimates, ROMs, and proposal‑development activities for sustaining and new customer requests
• Perform applicability and read‑across reviews across legacy military platforms and related product families
• Coordinate engineering technical communication with multiple customer to ensure alignment on requirements

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
• Understanding and familiarity with Development Engineering, Project Engineering, and Configuration Management Processes
• Front-facing customer service experience Strong ability to communicate technical content and coordinate across multiple engineering and operations functions

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience in Development Engineering and Project Engineering
• Familiarity with sustaining‑engineering workflows for military platforms and 2D drawings
• Experience with Teamcenter or equivalent PLM systems

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
• 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!

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!

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.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in‑person meetings.

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 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.