Project Engineer: Configuration Management & Coordination

RTX; 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

Generous 401(k) with matching funds

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Project Engineer for the Aerostructures Military Portfolio Program Technical Office in the US. The role focuses on configuration management, engineering definition, sustaining support, and cross‑functional technical coordination across multiple military platforms.

You will manage configuration and changes, coordinate CCB actions, review changes for impact, and collaborate with Design, Manufacturing, Quality, Aftermarket, Data Management and external partners to ensure accurate

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) with 8+ years of experience, or an advanced degree with 5+ years.
• Familiarity with Development Engineering, Project Engineering and Configuration Management processes.
• Front-facing customer service experience and ability to communicate technical content across functions.

Responsibilities

• Manage configuration and change activity for assigned platforms, including KC-390, F-15/Gridlock, and Pods Programs.
• Prepare for and follow up on CCB items and coordinate engineering actions.
• Review engineering changes for applicability, implementation readiness, and downstream impact.
• Coordinate technical questions with Design, Manufacturing, Quality, Aftermarket, Data Management and external partners.
• Research legacy records to resolve issues and support correct engineering definition.
• Support drawing and package release activities ensuring proper configuration control.
• Support BOE, NRE estimates, ROMs, and proposal development for sustaining and new requests.
• Perform applicability and read‑across reviews across legacy platforms and product families.

Skills

Technical communication

Cross-functional coordination

Customer service experience

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

Teamcenter

Job description

RTX is seeking a Project Engineer for the Aerostructures Military Portfolio Program Technical Office in the US. The role focuses on configuration management, engineering definition, sustaining support, and cross‑functional technical coordination across multiple military platforms.

You will manage configuration and changes, coordinate CCB actions, review changes for impact, and collaborate with Design, Manufacturing, Quality, Aftermarket, Data Management and external partners to ensure accurate