Tool Design Engineer(Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Tool Design Engineer to develop and maintain manufacturing tools for advanced aerospace systems. You will create CAD models, GD&T callouts, and drawings while working closely with Manufacturing, Stress, and Component Design teams to translate requirements into robust, user-friendly tools for large Nacelle structures.

The role emphasizes strong engineering fundamentals, problem-solving, and CAD software proficiency, with opportunities to participate in design reviews and

Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree and 2+ years of relevant experience.
• 2+ years of CAD software experience for Mechanical Design.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with engineering package releases in PLM systems.
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary and global teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain manufacturing tools to support production of Nacelle hardware.
• Generate CAD models with GD&T callouts and drawing symbol annotations.
• Collaborate with aerospace engineers to understand requirements and improvements.
• Translate user feedback into practical tool improvements.
• Document tool functionality, decisions, and verification results.
• Participate in design reviews and continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with procedures, standards, and configuration-management practices.
• Report status to project leaders and coordinate with internal customers.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Advanced degree (preferred)

Tools

CAD software

PLM systems

CATIA

Machining

Welding

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-10 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 Required: 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

About RTX

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.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Tool Design Engineer to develop, improve, and maintain tools that enable manufacturing of advanced aerospace systems.

In this role, you will work closely with multiple engineering disciplines (i.e. Manufacturing, Stress, Component Design) to translate requirements into robust, user-friend\-ly tools that allow the fabrication and assembly of large Nacelle structures. The ideal candidate combines strong engineering fundamentals, problem-solving skills, and CAD software abilities.

What You Will Do

• Design, develop, and maintain manufacturing tools to support production of Nacelle hardware, following standard work, procedures, and guidance from department SMEs.
• Generate CAD models with GD&T callouts and drawing symbol annotations.
• Partner with aerospace engineers across disciplines to understand technical requirements, improvements, and pain points.
• Translate feedback from Tooling users on the manufacturing shop floor to propose solutions.
• Document tool functionality, requirements, design decisions, verification results, and user procedures.
• Participate in design reviews, technical reviews, and continuous‑improvement initiatives.
• Ensure tools and engineering processes comply with applicable company procedures, aerospace standards, quality requirements, and configuration‑management practices.
• Report status to project leaders, interface with internal customers, and elevate problems requiring attention.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field.
• 2+ years of experience using CAD software for Mechanical Design.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to understand complex engineering processes.
• Experience working with engineering package releases in PLM systems.
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary and global engineering teams.
• Basic knowledge of GD&T.

Qualifications We Prefer

• 3+ years of professional engineering, manufacturing, or engineering‑tool development experience.
• Experience developing tools for the aerospace, aviation, defense, automotive, or other highly regulated industries.
• Experience with Nacelle components.
• Proficient with CATIA.
• Experience with manufacturing processes such as machining and welding.
• Experience with mechanical joints and hardware (i.e. types of fasteners, pins, bearings).
• Knowledge of aerospace engineering disciplines such as structures design, manufacturing, or stress engineering.

What We Offer

• 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
• 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!

Compensation and Benefits (Details)

The salary range for this role is 75,800 USD - 144,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

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.

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 the company’s performance.

Employment Conditions

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.

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

Application Timeline and EEO

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.