Senior Chemist – Materials Engineering & Manufacturing Support - Space Systems (Onsite)
About The Position
Collins Aerospace is seeking a Senior Chemist to join their Chemistry Laboratory within the Civil Space business. This role will primarily focus on performing analytical chemistry measurements, including material identification (e.g., FTIR) and microbiology testing. The successful candidate will work in a team-oriented environment, interacting with internal and external customers to support the engineering and manufacturing of aerospace and defense products. The role involves operating and maintaining analytical chemistry equipment, performing wet chemistry, developing and refining test methods, collecting and analyzing various samples, identifying unknown materials, and managing inventory. This position is considered safety sensitive in accordance with NASA Guidelines and requires U.S. citizenship.
Requirements
- 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
- U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
- Candidate will be subject to drug and alcohol testing per NASA’s regulation SUBPART 1835.5 Drug- Free Workforce
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related technical discipline
- At least 2 years of analytical chemistry experience
Responsibilities
- Operating and maintaining/troubleshooting analytical chemistry equipment that includes GC (FID, TC, MS), IC, ICP, UV-vis, FTIR, TOC analyzer, and Karl Fischer titrator.
- Performing wet chemistry, including titrations and chemical processing, to assist in the manufacture and testing of hardware.
- Applying analytical chemistry knowledge to develop and refine test methods to drive accuracy, repeatability, and efficiency in measurements/analysis.
- Collecting and analyzing fluid, residue, and debris samples from hardware, including use of aseptic techniques for microbial enumeration (training to be provided for microbial analysis techniques).
- Identifying unknown materials (foreign object debris) and assisting in investigations of out-of-specification hardware.
- Managing inventory of supplies, reagents, standards, and other chemicals.
- Observing good laboratory practices and maintaining a safe, clean work area.
Benefits
- 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
- Eligible for relocation assistance
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
