Senior Engineer, R&D

Date Posted:
2025-05-28
Country:
United States of America
Location:
HCO02: Wheels & Brakes (Carbon)-Puebl 50 William White Blvd, Pueblo, CO, 81001 USA
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: ;br>Security Clearance:
None/Not Required

Joining Collins Aerospace isn't just about finding a job; it's about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

Collins Aerospace - Pueblo site, is looking for an experienced Senior Engineer, R&D to use their expertise in researching and developing new chemicals and application methods to help extend the life of carbon/ceramic composite brakes for commercial and military aircraft. You should be capable of managing large projects and multiple tasks, as well as defining, identifying and implementing new projects.

• Position is working onsite at our Pueblo, CO facility
• Relocation assistance is available

What You Will Do

• Become the subject matter expert for high temperature Oxidation Protection Systems for carbon-carbon composites.
• Define, develop, and characterize new carbon materials and processes to meet customer-defined performance requirements for high temperature aircraft brake component and friction applications.
• Manage multiple R&D projects and project task activities. Project activities include project plan development, material processing and testing, data collection and analysis, and summarizing information in comprehensive technical reports.
• Perform hands-on experiments in a laboratory environment
• Demonstrate high level of self-initiative and bias for action.
• Maintain responsibility and accountability for entire task/project.
• Address problems with multiple variables and unknown solutions. Demonstrate clear, well thought out logic in proposed approach/solution.
• Execute projects as a team member with limited oversight/supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems and exercise creativity to develop and/or implement practical solutions and patentable materials and processes.
• Support production and field service-related investigations as needed.
• Communicate and make technical presentations to senior level leadership
• Able to travel up to 5% domestically and internationally when circumstances permit
• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications You Must Have

• Requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.
• Experience preparing chemical solutions, compounds, and reagents used in laboratory procedures.
• Experience conducting tests on materials and other substances to ensure that performance and quality standards are met.
• Experience writing technical reports that detail methods and findings.
• U.S. Person - Military contract stipulates the candidates must be U.S. Persons.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Advanced Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or Materials Science Engineering with focus on Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Composites and/or Carbon/Carbon Composites.
• Experience in manufacturing, development and characterization of fiber-reinforced carbon/carbon, ceramic or ceramic matrix composite materials.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, share project progress internally and externally through oral presentations and written reports.
• Engineering experience in high temperature material characterization and processing including carbon fiber reinforced composites, carbon-carbon, and/or ceramic-matrix composites.
• Experience with high temperature coatings and inorganic chemistry
• Working knowledge of high temperature composite material processing equipment and processes including textiles, composite lay-up, carbonization, CVD and CVI, resin and polymer infiltration, powder processing, melt infiltration and sintering.
• General knowledge of advanced material characterization tools/techniques including SEM/EDS, X-Ray Diffraction and Raman Spectroscopy.

What We Offer:

• 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!

Collins Aerospace, an 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.

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 customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

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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.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world - and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 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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