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

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

Location:

US-CT-WINDSOR LOCKS-B1A ~ 1 Hamilton Rd ~ BLDG 1A

Country:
United States of America

Position Role Type:
Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship 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

Collins Aerospace is one of the world’s largest suppliers of technologically advanced aerospace and defense products. Within our Civil Space business, we have manufactured and actively maintain the fleet of spacesuits onboard the International Space Station, supply Artemis missions with life support hardware (including the “Space Toilet”), and produce thermal control hardware for satellites and other specialized systems. We have an opening in our Chemistry Laboratory that we are looking to fill with an organized and personable candidate who will perform primarily analytical chemistry measurements.

Material identification (e.g., FTIR) and microbiology testing are also routinely performed in the role. The successful candidate will interact with an array of internal and external customers in a team‑oriented environment supporting engineering and manufacturing of our products.

• Operating and maintaining/troubleshooting analytical chemistry equipment that includes GC (FID, TC, MS), IC, ICP, UV‑vis, FTIR, TOC analyzer, and Karl Fischer titrator.
• Performing wet chemistry, including titrations and chemical processing, to assist in the manufacture and testing of hardware.
• Applying analytical chemistry knowledge to develop and refine test methods to drive accuracy, repeatability, and efficiency in measurements/analysis.
• Collecting and analyzing fluid, residue, and debris samples from hardware, including use of aseptic techniques for microbial enumeration (training to be provided for microbial analysis techniques).
• Identifying unknown materials (foreign object debris) and assisting in investigations of out‑of‑specification hardware.
• Managing inventory of supplies, reagents, standards, and other chemicals.
• Observing good laboratory practices and maintaining a safe, clean work area.

• 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.
• This position is considered safety sensitive in accordance with NASA Guidelines. Candidate will be subject to drug and alcohol testing per NASA’s regulation SUBPART 1835.5 Drug‑Free Workforce.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• At least 2 years of analytical chemistry experience.

• 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 illness insurance, group legal,  protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• 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
• Eligible for relocation assistance
• And more!

86,800 USD - 165,200 USD.

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.