Materials & Process Technology Engineer

Date Posted:

2026-05-08

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-FL-OPA LOCKA-3201 ~ 3201 NW 167th St ~ NW 167TH

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

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace and marine defense technology.

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies 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.

Collins Aerospace is looking for a Materials & Process Technologies (M&PT) Engineer supporting Landing Gear operations in Opa-Locka site - Miami - FL, you will play a key role in ensuring the integrity, reliability, and performance of special processes and materials used across manufacturing, overhaul, and repair environments.

Relocation assistance will be provided

What You Will Do

• Support Special Process & Manufacturing Operations

• Perform laboratory and process-control testing to support chemical processing, surface engineering, and special processes.

• Conduct tests such as corrosion resistance, water break, paint adhesion, bend adhesion, hydrogen embrittlement, heat resistance, microhardness, and porosity on coatings and finishes including Chemical Conversion Coating, Passivation, Cadmium, Sulfamate Nickel, and Chrome Plating.

• Troubleshoot process issues and drive corrective actions within Landing Gear component production and overhaul operations.

• Review and approve new materials, chemicals, technique sheets, and work instructions for special processes.

• Support qualification of new manufacturing and repair processes to internal, customer, and proprietary specifications.

• Prepare, review, and approve engineering procedures, special process specifications, and materials documentation.

• Serve as owner and custodian for brush plating and other M&PT-related work instructions.

• Technical Problem Solving & Failure Analysis

• Participate in multi‑disciplinary RRCA teams to resolve recurring or complex technical issues.

• Audit, Compliance & Training

• Act as site focal for Nadcap special process audits; ensure processes comply with applicable regulatory and customer requirements.

• Conduct training and serve as certified trainer for Shot Peen, including annual operator recertification.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field, with minimum 5 years of relevant experience OR Advanced degree and 3 years of relevant experience.

• Experience with laboratory testing related to chemical and surface engineering.

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Qualifications We Prefer

• Demonstrated proactive problem solving and self-directed working style.

• Commitment to safety, ethics, and regulatory compliance.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to interface at all organizational levels.

• Experience with aerospace special processes (chemical processing, coatings, surface treatments).

• Background in landing gear manufacturing or MRO operations.

• Experience with Nadcap audits (Chemical Processing, NDT, Shot Peen, Coatings).

• RRCA, CORE, or similar root-cause and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Experience in failure analysis and metallurgical evaluation of aerospace hardware.

• Knowledge of brush plating, cadmium plating, passivation, and other surface treatments.

• Experience preparing or approving special process specifications and technique sheets.

What We Offer

• 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  

And more!  

Learn More & Apply Now!

Collins Aerospace, an 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. 

Our Advanced Structures team leverages advanced materials and additive manufacturing to develop complex interior and exterior solutions. These solutions ensure structural integrity of the aircraft, help aircraft take off and land, stay trim in the air, move forward, carry cargo and conduct rescues. We delight our customers with superior products and best-in-class service. Our global team is committed to continuous improvement – we work hard to make our solutions lighter-weight, stronger and more technically advanced, so that plane travel can be safer, more affordable and more sustainable in the years to come. We are looking for the best and brightest to fly and land with us!  

Please consider the following role type definitions 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 collaborate with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select 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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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 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.

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.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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