Material Scientist, Metallurgist (Onsite)

Date Posted: 2026-09-24 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: Experience in a manufacturing environment, supporting material failure analysis and root cause / corrective action Experience with metallurgical analysis, knowledge of microstructural and physical properties of metals, reading and interpreting material specifications undefined 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      Must be a U.S. Person/Permanent resident.   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 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   May be eligible for relocation And more!   Learn More & Apply Now! Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customers succeed today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.  Collins Aerospace makes modern flight possible. Of course, that wouldn’t be possible without the capab