Non-Metallic Materials Engineer ; Onsite

Entry Level Materials and Process Engineering – Collins Aerospace (RTX) – Rockford, IL

• Participate as the non‑metallic materials engineering representative on multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Apply principles of chemistry, physics, and material behavior to validate hardware and/or process conformance to related specification requirements with an emphasis on non‑metallic and elastomeric materials.
• Interpret specification requirements and communicate with Collins Operations sites and suppliers as required.
• Manage and collaborate with engineering teams across Collins Aerospace to solve materials and process challenges.

• Receive training and skill development to support RRCA and process improvement activities.
• Collaborate with Materials & Process subject matter experts and technical fellows.
• Learn to interpret and update aerospace material drawings and specifications.
• Obtain training to operate and interpret results from state‑of‑the‑art analytical instrumentation.
• Become a CORE Apprentice using the Collins CORE operating system, methods, and tools.

• Bachelor’s degree with 12 months or less of relevant professional work experience (excluding internships).
• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or granted refugee or asylee status) as defined by federal regulations.

• Experience with Aerospace materials and processes.
• Experience with elastomers, polymers, and chemical regulations.
• Experience in technical evaluations, communication, and reporting.
• Six‑Sigma certification (or equivalent) or root cause analysis experience.

• Competitive salary range: $57,200 – $108,800 USD.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program and student loan repayment assistance.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal,  protection.
• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
• Wellness rewards program and healthy incentives.
• Doctor on Demand and virtual doctor visits.
• Bright Horizons child and elder care services and Teladoc Medical Experts second opinion program.

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 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.