Date Posted:
2026-06-24
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-D ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG D
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: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62
Security Clearance Type:
None/Not Required
Security Clearance Status:
Not Required
What You Will Do:
Seeking a motivated and detail-oriented chemist/engineer to support its Analytical Chemistry Lab. In addition to collaborating with engineers and lab staff to support research and testing initiatives, this role involves hands-on laboratory work, including sample preparation, instrumentation operation, data processing, and lab management. The ideal candidate will have a background in chemistry or related science field with a strong willingness to learn, and the flexibility to adapt to a dynamic lab environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform sample preparation for organic and inorganic chemical analysis using various techniques such as acid digestion, hotplate, and microwave methods.
Conduct oil and Fuel testing.
Conduct wet chemistry procedures including pH measurement, titration, and density analysis.
Operate and maintain analytical instruments such as, ICP (Inductively Coupled Plasma), TGA (Thermogravimetric Analysis), DSC (Differential Scanning Calorimetry), TMA (Thermomechanical Analysis), GCMS (Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry), Raman Spectroscopy, FTIR (Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy), XPS, SIMS, and Auger
Manage lab consumables and maintain housekeeping standards.
Follow EH&S protocols, including handling hazardous chemicals like hydrofluoric acid.
Process and analyze data from instrumentation.
Collaborate with engineers and lab staff to support research and testing initiatives.
Approximately 70% of the role is hands-on in the lab.
Extensive training and mentorship provided; independent work expected after.
Qualifications You Must Have:
Bachelors or advanced degree in Chemistry, or a related science field.
2+ years of experience or advanced degree with no experience.
Must be a U.S person/Permanent Resident "Green Card" holder.
Strong interest in analytical chemistry and instrumentation is required.
Commitment to safety and lab protocols.
Approximately 70% of the role is hands-on in the lab.
Ability to work independently after training and mentorship.
Qualifications We Prefer:
What We Offer:
Benefits
Relocation Package
Learn More & Apply Now!
What is my role type? In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. Weve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment.
This position is classified as:
Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance workers, as they are essential to the development of our engines.
Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employees personal responsibility.
As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.
The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 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 candidates 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 companys 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.
