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

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

Location: Windsor Locks, CT
Role Type: Onsite (U.S. citizen required)

• Operate and maintain analytical equipment including GC (FID, TC, MS), IC, ICP, UV‑vis, FTIR, TOC analyzer, Karl Fischer titrator.
• Perform wet chemistry work such as titrations and chemical processing for hardware manufacture and testing.
• Apply analytical chemistry knowledge to develop and refine test methods to improve accuracy, repeatability and efficiency.
• Collect and analyze fluid, residue, and debris samples from hardware; use aseptic techniques for microbial enumeration.
• Identify unknown materials (foreign object debris) and assist in investigations of out‑of‑spec hardware.
• Manage inventory of supplies, reagents, standards, and chemicals.
• Observe good laboratory practices and maintain a safe, clean work area.

• Typical requirement: STEM degree with minimum 5 years relevant experience or advanced degree with minimum 3 years experience.
• Safety‑sensitive position per NASA guidelines; subject to drug and alcohol testing.
• Preferred:
  Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years analytical chemistry experience.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for new hires.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and additional retirement options.
• Tuition reimbursement program and student loan repayment program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage; optional pet, home, auto, accident, critical illness, and other insurance.
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits;
  Ovia Health, fertility, family planning;
  Adoption Assistance.
• Autism Benefit;
  Employee Assistance Plan (up to 10 free counseling sessions).
• Wellness rewards, Doctor on Demand, virtual visits, Bright Horizons, Teladoc second opinion program.
• Relocation assistance (eligible).

Applicants must be U.S. citizens or U.S. Persons who meet the required security clearance status. 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, veteran status, or any other applicable protected class.