Material Scientist, Metallurgist

Date Posted:

2026-06-25

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-CHESHIRE-250 ~ 250 Knotter Dr ~ GOODRICH CORP

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

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 in Cheshire, CT designs and manufactures a large portfolio of high precision inertial measurement sensors and systems. Our products are critical to many commercial and military applications.  We have an opportunity in our Materials and Process Lab for a Metallurgist at our Cheshire Connecticut facility. Materials and Processes is a service group and a Center of Excellence for Collins Aerospace, Mission Systems and as such requires interaction with the various internal customers, other Collins facilities (for whom we regularly perform failure analyses), customers and suppliers. Summary reports, test results and conclusions for root cause corrective actions are commonly written and presented following failure analysis, material or process changes, and material substitutions. 

Sign-on Bonus Eligible

What YOU WILL Do:

• Perform analytical testing including micro-sectioning, microstructural identification, SEM/EDS, XRF, XRay, tensile and compression testing, digital imaging microscopy, and micro-hardness testing, wet chemistry, GC/MS, FTIR, DSC, 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 RCCA 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.

What YOU Will Learn:

• Learn, discover and expand your knowledge about aerospace inertial measurement systems and other various disciplines

• Learn and take advantage of opportunities to excel professionally with RTX's exceptional employee scholar programs and continuing education

• Learn to thrive and be supported in a dynamic team-driven environment

• Learn to become a champion within our CORE Operating Systems

Qualifications You Must Have:

• 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

• Experience with metallurgical analysis, knowledge of microstructural and physical properties of metals, reading and interpreting material specifications undefined

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Metallurgy or Material Science with a concentration in Metallurgy

• Experience in failure analysis and root cause / corrective action

• Experience with any of the aforementioned analytical equipment

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes: 

• 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