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About the Role

Collins Aerospace is seeking an experienced Senior Chemical and Materials Engineer to provide technical leadership and engineering support for metallurgical evaluation, materials characterization, chemical processing, welding, and thermal processing activities. In this role, you will support material and process qualifications, evaluate metallurgical samples, interpret engineering drawings and material specifications, and provide technical recommendations to ensure product and process conformance. Your mission is to apply advanced materials and chemical engineering expertise to support manufacturing, quality, process control, and product development while ensuring compliance with internal requirements, customer specifications, and applicable industry standards. Join us in advancing aerospace technology through world-class materials engineering, metallurgical analysis, and process excellence!

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership for metallurgical laboratory activities, including materials characterization, weld evaluation, and thermal processing analysis.
Process and evaluate metallurgical samples through cutting, mounting, polishing, etching, and examination of steel, titanium, aluminum, and other alloys.
Evaluate weldments and thermal processing samples for development, qualification, certification, periodic checks, and product conformance.
Support qualification of personnel, processes, equipment, and materials while ensuring compliance with engineering, quality, and customer requirements.
Interpret engineering drawings, material specifications, and applicable industry standards to establish evaluation and acceptance criteria.
Analyze metallurgical and materials data, identify material or process issues, and provide technical recommendations to Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations.
Author technical reports and maintain records and objective evidence in accordance with internal, customer, regulatory, and NADCAP/PRI requirements.
Coordinate with external laboratories and support outsourced testing when additional capabilities are required.
Maintain and improve laboratory procedures, process controls, chemical handling practices, and safety requirements while supporting NADCAP accreditation.
Support cross-functional engineering reviews and continuous improvement initiatives involving materials, chemical processes, metallurgical requirements, and manufacturing processes.

Requirements

A degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM), or equivalent and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.
Prior experience with metal working material processes to include but not limited to: machining, electrochemical machining, metal joining processes, thermal treatment processes, etc.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Skills

Metallurgical evaluation
Materials characterization
Chemical processing
Welding
Thermal processing
Material and process qualifications
Metallurgical sample evaluation
Engineering drawing interpretation
Material specification interpretation
Metal working material processes
Machining
Electrochemical machining
Metal joining processes
Thermal treatment processes
Advanced knowledge of metallurgical laboratory processes and evaluation techniques
Steel, titanium, aluminum, and other aerospace alloys
Weld evaluation
Weldments
Welding-related metallurgy
Thermal processing and heat-treatment processes
NADCAP/PRI accreditation, audits, or compliance activities
Aerospace material specifications
Customer requirements
Industry standards
Chemical processing
Hazardous material handling, storage, and disposal
Working with external laboratories
Coordinating outsourced testing activities
Developing and maintaining laboratory procedures
Process controls
Technical reports
Objective evidence
Material and process qualification activities
Technical guidance
Mentoring
Process support to engineers, technicians, and other laboratory personnel

Location

US-NY-ROME-104 ~ 104 Otis St ~ OTIS

Work Type

Onsite

Experience Level

Senior
5 years of prior relevant experience

Education Level

Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM), or equivalent

Salary/Compensations

86,800 USD - 165,200 USD

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs

About the Company

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.
Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.
The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide.
Collins Aerospace, a RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.
WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.
At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibilities. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.
Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day!

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.