Material Scientist, Metallurgist

Compensation

Salary range for this role is $86,800 - $165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

Goodrich Corp, 250 Knotter Dr, Cheshire, CT, United States.

Onsite

None/Not Required

Collins Aerospace’s Materials and Process Lab in Cheshire, CT seeks a Metallurgist to perform analytical testing, support failure analyses, and collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering teams in supporting new product introductions and process improvement.

• Perform analytical testing including micro‑sectioning, microstructural identification, SEM/EDS, XRF, X‑Ray, tensile and compression testing, digital imaging microscopy, micro‑hardness testing, wet chemistry, GC/MS, FTIR, DSC, and DMA to support failure analyses and root cause investigations.
• Support qualification/validation efforts for material and/or supplier obsolescence.
• Support product design and performance involving daily production of numerous product lines.
• Work with Quality, Manufacturing and Engineering to solve manufacturing issues from suppliers through customers.
• Apply product/process design knowledge to troubleshooting and RC‑CCA endeavors.
• Provide support in new product introductions, transitions and conversions.
• Produce the required reports, procedures and supporting documentation to capture solutions and provide engineering guidance.
• Develop and support tooling, equipment and materials selections for existing and new products.

• Expand knowledge about aerospace inertial measurement systems and related disciplines.
• Benefit from RTX’s employee scholar programs and continuing education opportunities.
• Grow in a dynamic, team‑driven environment and become a champion within our CORE Operating Systems.

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) with a minimum of 5years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with a minimum of 3years of experience.
• Experience with metallurgical analysis, microstructural and physical properties of metals, and reading and interpreting material specifications.

• Bachelor of Science in Metallurgy or Material Science with a concentration in Metallurgy.
• Experience in failure analysis and root cause/corrective action.
• Experience with analytical equipment such as SEM, GC/MS, FTIR, DSC, DMA, etc.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching funds and optional Lifetime Income Strategy.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student loan repayment program.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Optional coverages: pet, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal,  protection.
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning.
• Adoption assistance, autism benefit.
• Employee Assistance Plan with up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Healthy You incentives, wellness rewards program.
• Doctor on Demand and virtual doctor visits.
• Bright Horizons child and elder care services.
• Teladoc Medical Experts and second‑opinion program.
• Potential relocation assistance.

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.