Staff Engineer, Onsite

RTX RTX · Aerospace · east hartford, CT +1 · Engineering

This role is for a Staff Engineer at RTX, focusing on managing and resolving technical issues for V2500 aircraft engines to ensure safety and operational metrics. The engineer will work directly with operators, field offices, and various engineering groups to troubleshoot issues, monitor the fleet, and update technical documentation. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering and 2+ years of experience, with U.S. citizenship being a mandatory requirement.

What you'd actually do

  1. Working directly with operators (American Airlines, United Airlines, British Airways and others) to resolve technical issues by providing on-wing troubleshooting and support for their engines while they are in the shop.
  2. Working closely with field offices, engine shops, customer support, engineering, suppliers and publications to support questions related to engine maintenance, hardware conditions, engine and event investigations and/or general questions from the field.
  3. Monitoring the fleet to identify potential emerging issues relating to engine hardware and to escalate if required.
  4. Interface with the following organizations to ensure clear, accurate and timely development of technical data for engine and hardware inspection/maintenance data: Aftermarket and Sustainment Engineering (ASE) Repair, Fleet Management Programs (FMP), MRO/Engine Overhaul organizations, Standard Practices, CIPT's and Chief Engineers office, Structures, and Performance Analysis groups.
  5. Ensuring prompt investigation closure and implementation of required closing actions with respect to engine hardware.

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering
  • 2+ years of Engineering experience or advanced degree with no experience
  • U.S. citizenship

Nice to have

  • Understanding of V2500, PW2000/4000 engine hardware, processing of Engineering Authorization changes, Service Bulletins, Special Instructions and One Time Concessions (OTCs)
  • Familiarity with the process of drafting and updating the various technical processes located in the Aircraft Maintenance Manual, Troubleshooting Manual, and Engine Manual
  • Understanding of how airlines operate and maintain their engines locally.
  • Experience in the aftermarket (engine shop, part repair center, supplier) or original manufacturing segments of the business.

What the JD emphasized

  • U.S. citizenship is required
  • U.S. citizenship is required