Senior Manager, General Engineering

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
Security Clearance Status: Not Required

About the Role

Joining Collins Aerospace isn't just about finding a job; it's about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

Rohr Inc. d/b/a Collins Aerospace has an opening for a Senior Manager, General Engineering in Chula Vista, CA.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Lead 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
• Address complaints, issues, and other complex inquiries directly with customers
• Provide guidance and recommendations on how to resolve customer situations
• Provide technical review of customer damage reports to determine repair options
• 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:

• 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

  OR

• 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

• At least 7 years of experience with repair analysis of aircraft Nacelle Structures metallic and/or composite structures

• At least 7 years of experience with static and fatigue analysis of aircraft nacelle structures and mechanical/aerospace FEA tools (Patran/Nastran)

• At least 7 years of experience with maintenance, repair, overhaul, and regulatory requirements in the commercial aircraft industry

• At least 2 years of experience leading a technical team

• Authorization to work in the U.S. without the company's immigration sponsorship now or in the future (Non-US Person must be authorized; the company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position and will not seek an export authorization for this role)

About 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!

Work Arrangement

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.

Compensation

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.

Benefits

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
• 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.

Additional Information

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.

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.

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.

About RTX

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.