Material Scientist, Metallurgist (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Cheshire (CT); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Employee Scholar Program

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Cheshire, CT is seeking a Metallurgist for the Materials and Processes Lab to support failure analyses and root cause investigations. You will perform analytical testing and collaborate with internal customers and suppliers, delivering reports and engineering guidance.

The role emphasizes aerospace materials knowledge, learning opportunities, and onsite collaboration within RTX. Attractive benefits and a strong team environment are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment with material failure analysis and corrective action.
• Experience with metallurgical analysis and knowledge of metal properties and specifications.
• Degree in Science/Technology/Engineering/Mathematics (STEM) with experience (5+ years) or an advanced degree with 3+ years.
• U.S. Person/Permanent resident status required.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing including micro-sectioning, SEM/EDS, XRF, XRay, tensile and hardness testing.
• Support qualification/validation for material and supplier obsolescence.
• Support product design and daily production of multiple product lines.
• Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing and Engineering to solve issues from suppliers to customers.
• Apply design knowledge to troubleshooting and RCCA efforts.
• Provide support in new product introductions and transitions.
• Produce reports and documentation to capture solutions and provide guidance.

Skills

Metallurgy

Failure analysis

Root cause analysis

Quality control

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree option

Tools

Analytical equipment

Job description

Location:

US-CT-CHESHIRE-250 ~ 250 Knotter Dr ~ GOODRICH CORP

Date Posted:

2026-09-24

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-CHESHIRE-250 ~ 250 Knotter Dr ~ GOODRICH CORP

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

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.

Collins Aerospace in Cheshire, CT designs and manufactures a large portfolio of high precision inertial measurement sensors and systems. Our products are critical to many commercial and military applications.

Materials and Process Lab for a Metallurgist

Materials and Processes is a service group and a Center of Excellence for Collins Aerospace, Mission Systems and as such requires interaction with the various internal customers, other Collins facilities (for whom we regularly perform failure analyses), customers and suppliers. Summary reports, test results and conclusions for root cause corrective actions are commonly written and presented following failure analysis, material or process changes, and material substitutions.

Sign-on Bonus Eligible

What YOU WILL Do:

• Perform analytical testing including micro-sectioning, microstructural identification, SEM/EDS, XRF, XRay, 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:

• Experience in a manufacturing environment, supporting material failure analysis and root cause / corrective action
• Experience with metallurgical analysis, knowledge of microstructural and physical properties of metals, reading and interpreting material specifications undefined
• 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
• Must be a U.S. Person/Permanent resident.

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 illnessinsurance, 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!

Onsite:

Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

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As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, 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. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

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.

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