Principal Engineer, General Engineering
Company: RTX
Location: Chula Vista
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Date Posted: 2026-03-25 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 Principal Engineer, 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 Apply scientific principles
to innovate, design, develop, and implement technologies,
components, subsystems, machines, tools, and systems to ensure
compliance to specifications, requirements, and customer guarantees
across applicable operating conditions. Ensure novel ideas and
implementations are captured and protected using applicable IP
processes and tools. Develop the strategy and tactics for systems,
projects and programs. Train, instruct and mentor less senior
employees. Lead the organization in the development and advancement
of process, tools and methods. Provide guidance on complex
engineering activities that may not be attributed to a defined
discipline. Create, own and approve common procedures and standard
work across the organization. Provide support to technical teams to
ensure timely resolution of issues. 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 8 years of
progressive experience as a Stress Analyst or related role working
on aircraft nacelle structure 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 5 years of experience as a
Stress Analyst or related role working on aircraft nacelle
structure components would be acceptable. Must possess at least 5
years of experience with repair analysis of aircraft Nacelle
Structures metallic and/or composite structures. Must possess at
least 5 years of experience with maintenance, repair, overhaul, and
regulatory requirements in the commercial aircraft industry. Must
possess at least 5 years of experience with load path, load
balance, free body diagram and experience in classical hand
analysis methods used in Aerospace structural analysis. Must
possess at least 5 years of experience with finite element analysis
of aircraft structure using Patran/Nastran (soln's 101, 106,111).
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 $ 142,147.00 to $224,000.00 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
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