Senior Chemist – Materials Engineering & Manufacturing Support - Space Systems (Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance

Wellness program

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Senior Chemist – Space Systems in Windsor Locks, CT, onsite to support Materials Engineering & Manufacturing. The role emphasizes analytical chemistry measurements, material identification (FTIR), and microbiology testing with collaboration across engineering and manufacturing teams.

You will operate advanced analytical equipment (GC, IC, ICP, UV-Vis, FTIR, TOC, Karl Fischer), perform wet chemistry, and help refine test methods for accuracy and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Requires STEM degree and 5+ years of experience or an advanced degree with 3+ years of experience.
• Position safety-sensitive per NASA guidelines; drug-free workforce policy applies.
• Bachelor’s degree (Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related) preferred; 2+ years analytical chemistry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain analytical chemistry equipment (GC, IC, ICP, UV-Vis, FTIR, TOC, Karl Fischer) and troubleshoot as needed.
• Perform wet chemistry including titrations to support hardware manufacture and testing.
• Develop and refine test methods to improve accuracy, repeatability and efficiency of measurements.
• Collect and analyze fluid, residue, and debris samples from hardware, including microbial analysis (training provided).
• Identify unknown materials and assist investigations of out-of-specification hardware.
• Manage inventory of supplies, reagents, and chemicals; maintain a safe and clean laboratory.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Lab techniques

Quality control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

GC

ICP

FTIR

TOC/ Karl Fischer

Job description

Senior Chemist – Materials Engineering & Manufacturing Support - Space Systems (Onsite)

Location: US-CT-WINDSOR LOCKS-B1A ~ 1 Hamilton Rd ~ BLDG 1A

Country: United States of America

Position Role Type: Onsite

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

Collins Aerospace is one of the world’s largest suppliers of technologically advanced aerospace and defense products. Within our Civil Space business, we have manufactured and actively maintain the fleet of spacesuits onboard the International Space Station, supply Artemis missions with life support hardware (including the “Space Toilet”), and produce thermal control hardware for satellites and other specialized systems. We have an opening in our Chemistry Laboratory that we are looking to fill with an organized and personable candidate who will perform primarily analytical chemistry measurements. Material identification (e.g., FTIR) and microbiology testing are also routinely performed in the role. The successful candidate will interact with an array of internal and external customers in a team‑oriented environment supporting engineering and manufacturing of our products.

Responsibilities

• Operating and maintaining/troubleshooting analytical chemistry equipment that includes GC (FID, TC, MS), IC, ICP, UV‑vis, FTIR, TOC analyzer, and Karl Fischer titrator.
• Performing wet chemistry, including titrations and chemical processing, to assist in the manufacture and testing of hardware.
• Applying analytical chemistry knowledge to develop and refine test methods to drive accuracy, repeatability, and efficiency in measurements/analysis.
• Collecting and analyzing fluid, residue, and debris samples from hardware, including use of aseptic techniques for microbial enumeration (training to be provided for microbial analysis techniques).
• Identifying unknown materials (foreign object debris) and assisting in investigations of out‑of‑specification hardware.
• Managing inventory of supplies, reagents, standards, and other chemicals.
• Observing good laboratory practices and maintaining a safe, clean work area.

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.
• This position is considered safety sensitive in accordance with NASA Guidelines. Candidate will be subject to drug and alcohol testing per NASA’s regulation SUBPART 1835.5 Drug‑Free Workforce.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• At least 2 years of analytical chemistry experience.

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
• Eligible for relocation assistance
• And more!

Salary Range

86,800 USD - 165,200 USD.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.