Principal Analytical Chemist - Advanced Technology (Onsite)

Date Posted:
2023-10-20
Country:
United States of America
Location:
HSPOM: Sensor Systems 960 Overland Court , San Dimas, CA, 91773 USA
Position Role Type:
Onsite
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.
Principal Analytical Chemist - Advanced Technology (Onsite)
The Mission Systems Advanced Technology and Capabilities (ATC) organization is seeking a Systems Engineer (Scientist) for our chemical detection and analysis programs. This role will support our technology development programs for the US Department of Defense in chemical weapons and explosives detection, and Homeland Security programs supporting explosives and illicit drug detection.
The selected candidate will be part of an interdisciplinary team of scientists and engineers engaged in basic technology development including concept development and trade studies, basic system design, laboratory prototyping and experimentation, troubleshooting, specification development, program documentation and customer interaction. The selected candidate will provide technical leadership for research projects, engage with various program managers and closely coordinate with our value Stream Management and Business Development peers as well as customers.
Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (typically in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations OR Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience OR In absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience is required
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, physics or related discipline.
• 7+ years experience with track record of project execution in Analytical Chemistry or related discipline.

• Familiarity with time-of-flight and ion trap mass spectrometry, mobility spectrometry, RAMAN spectroscopy, ultraviolet spectroscopy, microfluidics and similar related techniques for chemical detection.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership and communication skills in a global team environment
• Ability to work independently across all functions/levels in a large multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, share project progress internally and externally through oral presentations and written reports
• Share in the authorship of program proposals to external agencies and participate in the government contract execution

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.
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
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy: Pet Insurance, Home and Auto, additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal
• Ovia Health, fertility and family planning
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 5 free counseling sessions
• Redbrick - Incentives for a Healthy You
• Autism Benefit
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Adoption Assistance
• Best Doctors, second opinion program
• And more!

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form - with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.
Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day.
The salary range for this role is 103,000 USD - 215,000 USD; however, RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role 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.
RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
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