Senior Carbon Vapor Infiltration (CVI) Engineer (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation for new hires

Generous 401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Life and disability insurance

Pet insurance options

Parental leave benefits

Wellness programs and Employee Support

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking an experienced SME to develop Chemical Vapor Infiltration (CVI) processes for carbon/carbon brakes used in commercial and military aircraft. The role emphasizes research, project management, and collaboration with the CVI team to reduce costs and cycle time.

The candidate should manage large projects, understand CVI equipment interrelationships, and work hands-on to accelerate learning alongside current experts.

Qualifications

• Requires STEM degree with experience or advanced degree with experience.
• Experience with high-temperature furnaces and CVI equipment.
• Experience writing technical reports and presenting findings.

Responsibilities

• Define, develop, and characterize CVI processes to meet performance requirements for high temperature aircraft brake components.
• Manage multiple R&D projects, including project planning, material processing and testing, data collection and analysis, and reporting.
• Maintain responsibility and accountability for entire task/project.
• Address problems with multiple variables and unknown solutions with clear, logical approaches.
• Collaborate with shop floor and support production investigations as needed.
• Communicate and present technical results to senior leadership.
• Travel up to 5% domestically and internationally when possible.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Self-initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM or related field

MS/PhD in Chemical Engineering or Materials Science Engineering

Tools

CVI equipment

SEM/EDS

X-ray Diffraction

Raman Spectroscopy

Job description

Date Posted

2026-10-13

Country

United States of America

Location

US-CO-PUEBLO-050 ~ 50 William White Blvd ~ BLDG 50

Position Role Type

Onsite

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

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status

Not Required

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.

Collins Aerospace is looking for an individual to become an experienced subject matter expert (SME) to use their expertise in researching and developing Chemical Vapor Infiltration (CVI) processes to reduce costs and cycle time, reduce process and product variation and help extend the life of carbon and ceramic composite brakes for commercial and military aircraft. The successful candidate should be capable of managing large projects and multiple tasks, as well as defining, identifying and implementing new projects. The successful candidate should be capable of developing a deep understanding of the CVI equipment, process and product interrelationships from both theoretical and hands-on perspectives. This position offers a unique opportunity to work alongside the current CVI SME to accelerate learning.

What You Will Do

• Define, develop, and characterize new and existing Chemical Vapor Infiltration processes to meet customer-defined performance requirements for high temperature aircraft brake components and friction applications.
• Manage multiple R&D projects and project task activities. Project activities include project plan development, material processing and testing, data collection and analysis, and summarizing information in comprehensive technical reports.
• Maintain responsibility and accountability for entire task/project.
• Address problems with multiple variables and unknown solutions. Demonstrate clear, well thought out logic in proposed approach/solution.
• Execute projects as a team member with limited oversight/supervision and demonstrate high level of self-initiative and bias for action.
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems and exercise creativity to develop and/or implement practical solutions and patentable materials and processes.
• Support production investigations as needed, including collaboration with the shop floor.
• Communicate and make technical presentations to senior level leadership
• Able to travel up to 5% domestically and internationally when circumstances permit.
• Perform other duties as required.

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 process equipment such as control systems, valves, piping, instrumentation, pumps, and vacuum and heating systems for high temperature furnaces.
• Experience conducting tests on materials and other substances to ensure that performance and quality standards are met.
• Experience writing technical reports that detail methods and findings.

Qualifications We Prefer

• MS/PhD in Chemical Engineering or Materials Science Engineering with focus on Chemical Vapor Infiltration and/or Carbon/Carbon Composites.
• Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma and formal root cause and corrective action (RCCA) experience.
• Experience in manufacturing, development, and characterization of fiber-reinforced carbon/carbon, ceramic or ceramic matrix composite materials.
• Working knowledge of high temperature composite material processing equipment including textiles, composite lay-up, carbonization, CVD / CVI, resin and polymer infiltration, powder processing, melt infiltration, and sintering.
• General knowledge of advanced material characterization tools/techniques including SEM/EDS, X-Ray Diffraction and Raman Spectroscopy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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

• And more!

This role is eligible for relocation.

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.

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.

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.

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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.