Senior Manager, General Engineering

Company: RTX
Location: Chula Vista
Posted on: April 4, 2026

Job Description:

Date Posted: 2026-01-30 Country: United States of America Location: US-CA-CHULA VISTA-B112 ~ 850 Lagoon Dr ~ BLDG B112 Position Role Type: Unspecified U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Security Clearance Type: Security Clearance Status: Not Required Rohr Inc. d/b/a Collins Aerospace has an opening for a Senior Manager, General Engineering in Chula Vista, CA. Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology. What YOU will do Resolve highly complex technical projects and issues requiring creativity and ingenuity in supporting airline operational requirements, formal certification reports, and design changes. Develop standards, processes and methods and provide guidance to staff to help the team provide solutions, build capabilities, and continuous improvement. Leads projects for productivity improvement. Provide guidance to a team of junior and senior engineers on requirements, regulations and standard work related to the development and approval of repair solutions. Perform mechanical engineering duties in planning and designing tools, engines and relate aircraft structures. Perform research, design and evaluate mechanical products, equipment, systems and processes, applying advanced knowledge of mechanical engineering principles. Formulate structural analysis of components and define, direct, and document structural test efforts to assess the structural integrity of metallic and non- metallic products. Handle escalated and unresolved customer issues. Addresses complaints, issues, and other complex inquiries directly with customers. Provides guidance and recommendations on how to resolve customer situations. Provide technical review of customer damage reports to determine repair options. Will supervise 4 reports, including a Principal Engineer, Structural Engineering, Principal Engineer, Design Engineering, Principal Engineer, General Engineering and a Senior Engineer, General Engineering. Qualifications You Must Have Must possess at least a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering or a related field and 10 years of progressive experience as a Stress Analyst or related role working on aircraft or nacelle structural components. In the alternative, at least a master’s degree or its equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering or a related field and 7 years of experience as a Stress Analyst or related role working on aircraft or nacelle structural components would be acceptable. Must possess at least 7 years of experience with repair analysis of aircraft Nacelle Structures metallic and/or composite structures. Must possess at least 7 years of experience with static and fatigue analysis of aircraft nacelle structures and mechanical/aerospace FEA tools (Patran/Nastran). Must possess at least 7 years of experience with maintenance, repair, overhaul, and regulatory requirements in the commercial aircraft industry. Must possess at least 2 years of experience leading a technical team. Non-US Person - 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. Learn More & Apply Now! Advanced Structures : 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 onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. The salary range is $ 159,640.00 to $275,000 .00 USD per year. 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. As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select 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. 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. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms

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