Senior Chemical and Materials Engineer (Onsite)

Location: US-NY-ROME-104 ~ 104 Otis St ~ OTIS

 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 seeking an experienced Senior Chemical and Materials Engineer to provide technical leadership and engineering support for metallurgical evaluation, materials characterization, chemical processing, welding, and thermal processing activities. In this role, you will support material and process qualifications, evaluate metallurgical samples, interpret engineering drawings and material specifications, and provide technical recommendations to ensure product and process conformance. Your mission is to apply advanced materials and chemical engineering expertise to support manufacturing, quality, process control, and product development while ensuring compliance with internal requirements, customer specifications, and applicable industry standards. Join us in advancing aerospace technology through world-class materials engineering, metallurgical analysis, and process excellence! This onsite position is based at our Rome, NY location. Candidates must be able to work onsite at the Rome, NY facility.

Provide technical leadership for metallurgical laboratory activities, including materials characterization, weld evaluation, and thermal processing analysis. Process and evaluate metallurgical samples through cutting, mounting, polishing, etching, and examination of steel, titanium, aluminum, and other alloys. Evaluate weldments and thermal processing samples for development, qualification, certification, periodic checks, and product conformance. Support qualification of personnel, processes, equipment, and materials while ensuring compliance with engineering, quality, and customer requirements. Interpret engineering drawings, material specifications, and applicable industry standards to establish evaluation and acceptance criteria. Analyze metallurgical and materials data, identify material or process issues, and provide technical recommendations to Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations. Author technical reports and maintain records and objective evidence in accordance with internal, customer, regulatory, and NADCAP/PRI requirements. Coordinate with external laboratories and support outsourced testing when additional capabilities are required. Maintain and improve laboratory procedures, process controls, chemical handling practices, and safety requirements while supporting NADCAP accreditation. Support cross-functional engineering reviews and continuous improvement initiatives involving materials, chemical processes, metallurgical requirements, and manufacturing processes.

You Must Have: A degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM), or equivalent and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience. Prior experience with metal working material processes to