Senior Chemist – Space Systems Materials & Analysis

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

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.