High Temperature Composites Engineer (Onsite)

RTX•Pueblo, CO

3d•$86,800 - $165,200•Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Senior Engineer to join its High Temperature Composites (HTC) team. The role supports processing and characterization of carbon/carbon and ceramic-matrix composites for high-temperature aircraft brake and hypersonic structural applications operating above 1000°C. The engineer should have experience with high-temperature materials, ideally including carbon/carbon and carbon/silicon-carbide composites, and be able to manage moderate-sized projects, develop project plans, and implement new projects.

Requirements

A STEM degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 3 years of experience.
Must be a U.S. citizen capable of obtaining a security clearance.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance; an active and existing DoD Secret clearance is required after day 1.

Nice To Haves

Degree in mechanical, mechatronics, materials, or industrial engineering.
Experience with Solidworks or related CAD/CAM software and MatLab engineering data analysis software.
Experience in manufacturing, development, and characterization of fiber-reinforced carbon/carbon, ceramic, or ceramic-matrix composite materials.
Engineering experience in composite-material characterization and processing, including carbon-fiber-reinforced composites, carbon-carbon, and/or ceramic-matrix composites.
Experience with high-temperature composite processing equipment and processes, including textiles, composite lay-up, carbonization, CVD and CVI, resin and polymer infiltration, powder processing, melt infiltration, and sintering.

Responsibilities

Support processing and characterization of carbon/carbon and ceramic-matrix composites for high-temperature aircraft brake and hypersonic structural applications.
Create mechanical design drawings and CNC programs using Solidworks, NX, Solidworks-CAM, or similar CAD/CAM software.
Prepare and lead Engineering Test Requests using Carbon R&D and production processing and test facilities.
Prepare draft process and materials specifications documenting material, process, and manufacturing requirements.
Manage multiple R&D projects and project tasks, including planning, materials processing and testing, data collection and analysis, and technical reporting.
Prepare monthly status reports, Carbon Technical Notes, and Carbon Engineering Reports, and present summaries to technical teams and leadership.
Complete multiple activities, including providing direction to technicians and production personnel to achieve project objectives.
Anticipate technical problems, address problems with multiple variables and unknown solutions, and propose practical solutions using clear, well-reasoned logic.
Execute projects as a team member with limited oversight or supervision.
Develop or implement practical and potentially patentable materials and processes.
Define project support requirements, identify support resources, and manage resources effectively to meet objectives and plans.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
401(k) plan with employer matching and a separate employer retirement contribution
Tuition reimbursement
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional pet, home and auto, additional life and accident, critical illness, group legal, and identity theft insurance
Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits
Autism health, fertility, and family planning benefits
Adoption assistance
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Wellness rewards program
Virtual doctor visits
Child and elder care services
Second-opinion medical expert program
Flexible spending accounts
Flexible work schedules
Paid time off and holidays
Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation