Senior Materials and Process Engineer(Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Troy (OH); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks vacation

401(k) with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Parental leave benefits

Wellness programs

Employee Assistance Plan

Flexible work schedules

Adoption Assistance

HSA/CFSA options

Other benefits

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in the United States (US-OH-TROY) is seeking an experienced metallurgical specialist to investigate materials and manufacturing challenges for wheels & brakes structures. You will lead failure analyses, develop material specs, and support supplier evaluations in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Required STEM degree with 5+ years of related experience (or advanced degree with 3+ years). Strong problem solving and collaboration across design, quality and manufacturing are

Qualifications

• 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
• Failure analysis methodology experience
• Heat treatment control and verification experience

Responsibilities

• Executes technical investigations and supports complex materials and manufacturing challenges for wheels & brakes structures.
• Leads metallurgical failure analysis involving cracking, fatigue, wear, and corrosion.
• Develops or refines metallic material specifications and heat-treat process instructions.
• Supports supplier process evaluations, audits, and capability assessments.
• Supports development of improvements to materials, coatings, and corrosion prevention systems.
• Evaluates forging quality, grain flow, defects, and machining-related anomalies.

Skills

Failure analysis methodology

Heat treatment control

Forging and grain flow evaluation

Coating and corrosion awareness

Independent problem solving

Strong communication and presentation

Collaboration with design, quality, &m

Education

STEM degree

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-09-10

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-OH-TROY-101 ~ 101 Waco St ~ WACO

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

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.

What You Will Do:

• Executes technical investigations and supports complex materials and manufacturing challenges for wheels & brakes structures.
• Leads metallurgical failure analysis involving cracking, fatigue, wear, and corrosion.
• Develops or refines metallic material specifications and heat-treat process instructions.
• Supports supplier process evaluations, audits, and capability assessments.
• Supports development of improvements to materials, coatings, and corrosion prevention systems.
• Evaluates forging quality, grain flow, defects, and machining-related anomalies.

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
• Failure analysis methodology experience
• Heat treatment control and verification experience

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Forging and grain flow evaluation experience
• Coating and corrosion awareness experience
• Independent problem solving
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Collaboration with design, quality, and manufacturing

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
• Carrot Health to hormonal health, fertility, and family building
• 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!

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 be 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.