Senior Chemical and Materials Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted: 2026-08-18

Country:

United States of America

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.

What You Will Do:

• 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.

Qualifications 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 include but not limited to: machining, electrochemical machining, metal joining processes, thermal treatment processes, etc.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Advanced knowledge of metallurgical laboratory processes and evaluation techniques.
• Experience with steel, titanium, aluminum, and other aerospace alloys.
• Experience with weld evaluation, weldments, metal joining processes, and welding-related metallurgy.
• Experience with thermal processing and heat-treatment processes used to modify material properties.
• Experience supporting NADCAP/PRI accreditation, audits, or compliance activities.
• Knowledge of aerospace material specifications, customer requirements, and industry standards.
• Experience with chemical processing, hazardous material handling, storage, and disposal.
• Experience working with external laboratories and coordinating outsourced testing activities.
• Experience developing and maintaining laboratory procedures, process controls, technical reports, and objective evidence.
• Experience supporting material and process qualification activities within a manufacturing or aerospace environment.
• Experience providing technical guidance, mentoring, or process support to engineers, technicians, and other laboratory personnel.

What We Offer

Some of our competitive benefits packages include:

• 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, ID theft 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
• And more!

Learn More & Apply Now!​

Operations, Supply Chain and EH&S:

The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide.

Collins Aerospace, a RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibilities. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day!

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

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.

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