Material Scientist, Metallurgist

Collins Aerospace; Cheshire (CT); On-site; USD 86,800 - 165,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Cheshire, CT, is looking for a Materials and Process Lab Metallurgist to lead analytical testing and failure analysis. The role supports product design and manufacturing, collaborating with Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering to solve issues. Candidates should have a degree in STEM and relevant experience in metallurgical analysis.

The position offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, and a generous 401(k) plan. Salary ranges from $86,800 to $165,200 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years relevant experience.
• Experience with metallurgical analysis and reading material specifications.
• Experience in failure analysis and root cause / corrective action preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing and failure analysis.
• Support product design and manufacturing.
• Work with Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering to troubleshoot issues.
• Develop and support tooling and materials selections.

Skills

Metallurgical analysis

Microstructural identification

Analytical testing

Reading material specifications

Education

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

Bachelor of Science in Metallurgy or Material Science

Tools

SEM/EDS

XRF

Digital imaging microscopy

GC/MS

FTIR

DSC

DMA

Job description

Location: Goodrich Corp, 250 Knotter Dr, Cheshire, CT, USA

Date Posted: 2026-06-17

Position Overview

Materials and Process Lab Metallurgist at Collins Aerospace, Cheshire, CT. The role involves analytical testing, failure analysis, root cause investigation, and support for product design and manufacturing.

What You Will Do

• Perform analytical testing including micro-sectioning, microstructural identification, SEM/EDS, XRF, X-Ray, tensile and compression testing, digital imaging microscopy, and micro-hardness testing, wet chemistry, GC/MS, FTIR, DSC, DMA, to support failure analyses and root cause investigations.
• Support qualification/validation efforts for material and/or supplier obsolescence.
• Support product design and performance involving daily production of numerous product lines.
• Work with Quality, Manufacturing and Engineering to solve manufacturing issues from suppliers through customers.
• Apply product/process design knowledge to troubleshooting and RCCA endeavors.
• Provide support in new product introductions, transitions and conversions.
• Produce the required reports, procedures and supporting documentation to capture solutions and provide engineering guidance.
• Develop and support tooling, equipment and materials selections for existing and new products.

What You Will Learn

• Learn, discover and expand your knowledge about aerospace inertial measurement systems and other various disciplines.
• Learn and take advantage of opportunities to excel professionally with RTX's exceptional employee scholar programs and continuing education.
• Learn to thrive and be supported in a dynamic team-driven environment.
• Learn to become a champion within our CORE Operating Systems.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.
• Experience with metallurgical analysis, knowledge of microstructural and physical properties of metals, reading and interpreting material specifications.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Bachelor of Science degree in Metallurgy or Material Science with a concentration in Metallurgy.
• Experience in failure analysis and root cause / corrective action.
• Experience with any of the aforementioned analytical equipment.

What We Offer

• 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.
• May be eligible for relocation.
• And more!

Salary Range: 86,800 USD – 165,200 USD

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.