Spares Engineer / Engineering Analyst (onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Spares Engineer/Engineering Analyst to join our Spares Provisioning team onsite at our Chula Vista, CA facility. You will determine, analyze, and optimize spare parts to support lifecycle of complex systems, working with engineering, supply chain, reliability and sustainment teams.

You will develop RSPLs, interpret drawings and maintenance plans to determine spares and provide technical support to customers and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.
• U.S. Person requirement for access to ITAR or EAR information/hardware and related restrictions.
• Project management or project planning experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, analyze, and maintain RSPLs and provisioning data for new and existing products.
• Interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, and maintenance plans to determine spares requirements.
• Identify critical components and create provisioning documentation (IPCs, IPLs, S-files, T-files, etc.).
• Provide technical support to customers, internal teams, and aftermarket services.
• Support proposal development with spares estimates, cost modeling, and logistics input.
• Travel up to 10%.

Skills

STEM degree

Project management

U.S. Person

Education

STEM degree or advanced degree

Tools

XML/SGML

FrameMaker/Arbortext

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-11-05

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: This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

At RTX, the world's 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.

We are looking for a Spares Engineer/Engineering Analyst to join our Spares Provisioning team onsite at our Chula Vista, CA facility. You will be responsible for determining, analyzing, and optimizing spare parts required to support the lifecycle of complex systems and products. This role works closely with engineering, supply chain, reliability, and sustainment teams to ensure spare parts are accurately provisioned, cost-effective, and aligned with maintenance strategies and customer requirements.

What You Will Do:

• Develop, analyze, and maintain Recommended Spare Parts Lists (RSPL) and provisioning data for new and existing products.
• Interpret engineering drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and maintenance plans to determine spares requirements.
• Identify critical components and create provisioning documentation (IPCs. IPLs, S-files, T-files, etc.).
• Provide technical support to customers, internal teams, and aftermarket services.
• Support proposal development with spares estimates, cost modeling, and logistics input.
• Travel up to 10%.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.
• U.S. Person - Job requires access to ITAR or 600/500-series EAR information or hardware (directly or indirectly) and the company will not seek an export authorization for this role.
• Project management or project planning experience.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience in aerospace, defense, or complex mechanical systems.
• Familiar with manuals used in commercial aviation and their applications.
• Familiarity with MIL‑STD, ATA and ASD provisioning and publication standards
• Experience with markup languages (XML/SGML) and authoring tools (FrameMaker or Arbortext Epic Editor).
• Ability to work with large datasets and engineering configurations.

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 for 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!

May be 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 ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to 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 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.