Repair Design Engineer; Onsite

Job Title

Repair Design Engineer (RDE) – Cases & Composites Group within the Aftermarket Services Engineering (ASE) commercial jet engine repair group.

USA – Arkansas – Springdale – Building 1, 275 E Robinson Ave.

Onsite – requires working primarily at the on‑site location. 10% travel required.

• Establish repair design requirements and ensure repairs are safe, durable, and meet OEM quality standards.
• Research the impact of damage on gas turbine engine components and develop engineering‑based solutions to restore airworthiness.
• Create technical documents that provide the manufacturing organization with the engineering requirements for repairs.
• Interface with commercial engine program managers to secure priorities and understand how repairs affect the engine fleet.
• Support the customer in resolving field supportability issues.
• Ensure repair tasks are completed on schedule and within budget.
• Support career development of lower‑level design engineers.
• Review work of lower‑level design engineers.
• Provide feedback for Engineering Standard Work and productivity initiatives.
• Lead repair development projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM).
• Minimum 8+ years of mechanical design or manufacturing engineering experience, or 5+ years with an advanced degree.
• Experience using Unigraphics/NX or a similar CAD application.
• U.S. citizenship required due to security requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Materials Engineering.
• Exposure to cost and schedule management or team leadership.
• Experience with manufacturing processes such as machining, plating, plasma spray, welding, or brazing.

Salary range: 86,800 USD – 165,200 USD.

Benefits available to hired applicants (subject to the specific business unit) include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and 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.

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.