Senior Lead Engineer – ChemMtrlsEngrg (Hybrid)

Prattwhitney; Karnataka; Hybrid; INR 3,500,000 - 6,000,000; 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

12 days of sick leave annually

Employee scholar program Work life bal

Car lease program

National Pension Scheme

LTA Fuel & Maintenance /Driver wages

Meal vouchers And more!

Job summary

RTX in Bengaluru is seeking a Senior Materials/Metallurgical Engineer to provide materials expertise across selection, qualification, and regulatory compliance for aerospace products. Candidates will interpret AMS/MIL/ASTM specs, lead material characterization programs, investigate failures, and collaborate with Design, Quality, Manufacturing, and Suppliers in a hybrid work setup.

PhD or Master’s in related field with 8–12 years aerospace/manufacturing experience required; experience with

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s in Materials Science/Metallurgical Engineering; bachelor’s acceptable with strong aerospace background.
• 8–12 years of relevant aerospace/defense/high‑performance manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide metallurgy expertise across material selection, qualification, and regulatory compliance.
• Interpret AMS/MIL/ASTM/ISO specs; assess materials and perform lab characterization.
• Develop material characterization and qualification programs (A/B basis, fatigue, creep, environmental tests).
• Conduct metallurgical evaluations and investigate failures; support audits and governance.
• Collaborate with Design, Quality, Manufacturing and Supplier teams on compliance issues.

Skills

Metallurgy

Materials science

AMS/ASTM specs interpretation

Lab testing & characterization

Additive manufacturing

SEM/EDS analysis

EBSD

XRD

Interdisciplinary collaboration

ERP/PLM tools (SAP/Teamcenter)

Education

PhD / Master’s in Materials Science or Metallurgical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical/Materials Engineering

Tools

SAP

Teamcenter

Job description

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.

Overview

Provide materials and metallurgical engineering expertise across material selection, qualification, manufacturing processes, supplier assessments, failure analysis, and regulatory compliance for aerospace products.

Primary Responsibilities

• Strong fundamentals in metallurgy and materials science with work experience in manufacturing process and special process for aerospace materials. Working knowledge on additive mfg. and composite materials will be beneficial.
• Shall have knowledge in interpretation of Industry material specification, process and specification (AMS, MIL, ASTM IS, BS, etc) and experience in laboratory characterization and testing of materials.
• Select and evaluate aerospace materials such as titanium, aluminum/aluminum-lithium, high-strength steels, nickel alloys, and advanced materials based on performance, producibility, and application requirements.
• Develop and execute material characterization and qualification programs, including A/B-basis design allowable and mechanical, fatigue, fracture, creep, and environmental testing.
• Conduct metallurgical evaluations and failure investigations for material/process non-conformances, production issues, test anomalies, and in-service failures.
• Hands-on experience with advanced characterization techniques such as SEM/EDS, EBSD, XRD, etc to evaluate microstructure, grain flow, hardness, UTM/tensile properties, coatings. Experience with TEM analysis will be beneficial.
• Ensure compliance with engineering drawings, AMS/ASTM specifications, AS9100, Nadcap, FAA, and customer requirements; support AMPL governance and audits.
• Provide technical guidance to Design, Quality, Manufacturing, and Supplier Engineering teams and resolve material/process compliance issues.
• Assess corrosion, galvanic compatibility, SCC, hydrogen embrittlement, fatigue, fracture, and environmental degradation risks.
• Develop technical standards, review methodologies, reports, white papers, and engineering recommendations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, supplier assessment, and technical communication skills.
• Experience with ERP/PLM systems such as SAP, Teamcenter, or equivalent.

Basic Qualifications

• Ph.D./ Master’s, degree in Materials Science/Metallurgical Engineering shall be bachelor’s degree in metallurgical/Materials engineering.
• 8 to12 years of relevant aerospace, defense, space, or high-performance manufacturing experience.

Benefits

• 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!

EEO Statement

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.

Location & Position

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

Position Role Type: Hybrid

We are redefining aerospace.

As such, all India positions require a background check, which may include a drug screen.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.