Chemical/Materials Engineer 1 (Onsite)
Date Posted:
2025-09-29
Country:
United States of America
Location:
HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE
, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. , U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Security Clearance:
None/Not Required
Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops, and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX.
Looking for problem solvers, creative thinkers, collaborative, disciplined and self-motivated engineers. As part of the Microelectronics engineering group, which is a sub-group of Mission Systems, we develop and build communication and aviation electronic solutions. Our team is looking for a motivated, disciplined, and/or experienced process engineer. In this role, the candidate will lead the development and sustaining of patterning modules across Z-Fab technology. This role is onsite, in Cedar Rapids, IA. This role may be eligible for relocation.
What
You
Will Do:
You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and sustaining all patterning processes: i.e. lithography, dry etch, and wafers cleaning...
You will be responsible for developing and transferring processes to the operation group.
You will be expected to document process details and drive the continuous improvement of process capability index, Cpk, across all patterning modules.
You will be responsible for the development of fabrication processes for the next of products.
You will focus on Collins' Z-Fab 3D microscale fabrication manufacturing capability.
What
You
Will Learn:
You will learn the microelectronic manufacturing of RF filters in ZFAB.
You will learn how to perform the research and development of multiple challenging process steps of metallization.
You will learn about engineering and project management as you drive the planning, the evaluation, the qualification, and the execution of complex projects.
Qualifications
You
Must Have:
Requires a Bachelor's degree and 12 months or less of relevant professional work experience (excluding internships).
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Qualifications We Prefer:
Experience in working closely with microelectronic fabrication environment.
Understand characterization techniques on wafers and EOL (end of line) failure mechanisms.
Understanding of statical process control and metrology.
Design and develop mechanical tooling for microelectronic devices.
Demonstrated ability to plan and to manage projects, to troubleshoot problems root cause, and implement creative root cause fixes.
What We Offer:
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 program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and 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
And more!
Learn More and Apply Now!
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.
Collins Aerospace, a RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers' toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.
WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.
Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.
Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world - and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.
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 55,000 USD - 107,000 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 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 , long-term , 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.
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.
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