Materials Engineer - Polymers

Collins Aerospace; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transportation facility.

Meal coupons

Group Term Life Insurance.

Group Health Insurance.

Group Personal Accident Insurance.

Entitled for 18 days of vacation and

Employee scholar program

Work life balance

Car lease program

National Pension Scheme

LTA

Fuel & Maintenance /Driver wages

Meal vouchers

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a polymer materials engineer for a hybrid Bengaluru position. You will lead qualification activities for polymers and composites, develop material specifications, and perform detailed material characterization.

You will design DOE studies to validate hypotheses, collaborate with suppliers, and advance manufacturing excellence. The role requires 2+ years in polymer materials, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work across design, manufacturing, and quality

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech or M.Tech in Polymer Science, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related disciplines.
• Minimum of 2 years industrial experience in polymer materials, composites, adhesives, sealants, and coatings (aerospace preferred).
• Strong foundation in structure-property-processing relationships for polymeric materials.
• Hands-on experience with polymer processing, composite manufacturing, adhesive formulation, bonding technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead material qualification activities, supplier transitions, and troubleshooting for polymer composites and adhesive bonding in production.
• Develop, review, and approve material specifications, test methods, and SOPs for consistency and compliance.
• Perform polymer/material characterization and analyze data; communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Design and execute DOE studies to evaluate material behavior, optimize processes, and resolve engineering challenges.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to qualify and implement new materials; drive continuous improvement.
• Develop knowledge of composite manufacturing and bonding processes, including surface prep, curing, inspection.
• Provide technical guidance to cross-functional teams on material selection and performance capabilities.
• Drive process optimization related to materials, tooling, and production efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with EHS, quality standards, and regulatory guidelines.

Skills

Polymer science

Materials science

Chemical engineering

Problem solving

Collaboration

Communication skills

Production experience

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Polymer Science/Materials Science/Chemical Engineering

M.Tech in Polymer Science/Materials Science/Chemical Engineering

Tools

TGA

DMA

FTIR

UTM

Job description

Location:

IN-KA-BENGALURU-NORTHGATE ~ Sy No 2/2 Venkatala Village ~ SY NO 2/2 VENKATALA VILLAGE, Yelahanka Hobli

Date Posted:

2026-08-09

Country:

India

Location:

IN-KA-BENGALURU-NORTHGATE ~ Sy No 2/2 Venkatala Village ~ SY NO 2/2 VENKATALA VILLAGE, Yelahanka Hobli

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

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.

What You Will Do *

• Lead material qualification activities, supplier transitions, and technical troubleshooting efforts for polymer composites and adhesive bonding systems within production environments.
• Develop, review, and approve material specifications, test methods, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency, reliability, and compliance.
• Perform polymer and composite material characterization, analyze experimental data, and communicate technical findings and recommendations to internal stakeholders and leadership teams.
• Design and execute Design of Experiments (DOE) studies to evaluate material behavior, validate hypotheses, optimize processes, and resolve complex engineering challenges.
• Collaborate with suppliers, vendors, and internal teams to identify, qualify, and implement new materials while driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop comprehensive knowledge of composite manufacturing and adhesive bonding processes, including surface preparation, material application, curing processes, and inspection methodologies.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to cross-functional teams, including design, manufacturing, and quality organizations, on material selection, performance capabilities, and limitations.
• Drive process optimization efforts related to materials, tooling, manufacturing methods, and production efficiency.
• Ensure all activities comply with applicable Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) requirements, quality standards, and regulatory guidelines.
• Foster a culture of safety, quality, innovation, and engineering excellence through collaboration and technical leadership.
• Maintain precise technical documentation, ensure data traceability, and promote knowledge sharing across teams.

What You Will Learn

• Advanced aerospace materials and processes within Aerospace Materials and process domain.
• Best practices in materials qualification, process development, and regulatory compliance.
• Global collaboration with cross-site engineering teams and SMEs.

Qualifications You Must Have *

• B.E./B.Tech, M.Tech in Polymer Science, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related disciplines.
• Minimum of 2 years of industrial experience in polymer materials, composites, adhesives, sealants, and coatings. Preferably in materials applied for aerospace applications.
• Strong foundation in polymer science, including structure-property-processing relationships and the behavior of polymeric, composite, and adhesive materials.
• Adept at solving engineering problems in a production environment and can deal with complex and critical issues independently
• Hands-on experience with polymer processing, composite manufacturing, adhesive formulation, and bonding technologies, including film adhesives, paste adhesives, co-curing, and co-bonding.
• Solid understanding of polymer-solvent and polymer-substrate interactions, including diffusion, swelling, plasticization, adhesion, and compatibility.
• Experience assessing material durability and long-term performance through accelerated aging, environmental exposure testing, and predictive life modeling (e.g., Arrhenius-based analysis).
• Demonstrated expertise in failure analysis, root cause investigations, and troubleshooting of polymeric and bonded composite structures.
• Proficiency in material characterization techniques, including TGA, DMA, FTIR, UTM etc. and Knowledgeable about industry standards (MIL, ASTM, ISO).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex experimental data, identify trends, and translate results into practical engineering and manufacturing solutions.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams in research, product development, and manufacturing while proactively addressing technical challenges and ambiguity

Qualifications We Prefer

• B.E./B.Tech, M.Tech in Polymer Science, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related disciplines.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

• Transportation facility.
• Meal coupons
• Group Term Life Insurance.
• Group Health Insurance.
• Group Personal Accident Insurance.
• Entitled for 18 days of vacation and 12 days of sick leave annually.
• Employee scholar program
• Work life balance
• Car lease program
• National Pension Scheme
• LTA
• Fuel & Maintenance /Driver wages
• Meal vouchers
• And more!

Nothing matters more to Collins Aerospace than our strong ethical and safety commitments. As such, all India positions require a background check, which may include a drug screen.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form - with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.