Senior Failure Analysis Engineer (Onsite)

RTX • Burnsville, MN

2d • $86,800 - $165,200 • Onsite

About The Position

Perform advanced failure analysis of Collins Aerospace products in our world-class Collins Aerospace Product Improvement Lab (PIL). Work individually and with other PI Lab team members to drive continuous improvement in aerospace design and manufacturing. Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace.

Requirements

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years of experience
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

• Problem solver with a solid background in the electrical, chemical, metallurgical, mechanical, and physical sciences.
• High energy, positive attitude, attention to detail, inventive – In-depth failure analysis is a research-based profession with the added factor of urgent customer support (internal and external).
• Hands on experience with destructive analysis tools and methods

Responsibilities

• Provide and develop technical leadership during investigative analysis of Collins Aerospace technology and products.
• Apply scientific theory and successfully exercise problem solving judgment while utilizing our laboratory’s destructive and non-destructive testing (NDT) capabilities including but not limited to: Variable Pressure Scanning Electron Microscope Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectrometer (EDX) X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) Spectrometer Fourier Transform Infrared & RAMAN Spectrometer (FTIR) Real-time Micro-focus X-ray / Digital Radiography (DR) Computed Tomography X-ray Imaging (CT) Optical Microscopy / Digital Imaging / Digital Microscope Ultrasonic-Based Thickness Testing Optical Coordinate Measuring System Material Microstructure Interpretation & Fracture Analysis
• Collaborate with other experienced metallurgical, electrical and NDT staff.
• Determine failure root cause(s) and provide recommendations to key stakeholders.
• Capture investigation results and recommendations in high quality engineering reports.
• Provide guidance and expertise to help engineers design and produce high quality, highly reliable aerospace sensors and systems.

Benefits

• 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
• holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior