Advanced R&D Engineer/Scientist

Solstice Advanced Materials • Colonial Heights, VA • 2h ago

As an Advanced R&D Engineer/Scientist here at Solstice Advanced Materials you will facilitate design, development, and testing to meet project objectives faster as you commercialize the next generation of high-performance products within Spectra's fiber and ballistic composite portfolio. You will report directly to our Sr R&D Manager , and you'll work out of our Colonial Heights, VA location.

Be a part of a team that applies its expertise and knowledge to new product development and technology projects, finding innovative, cost-effective means to improve research, processes, products, and technologies for Solstice's Spectra Fiber business. You will facilitate design, development, and testing to meet project objectives faster as you commercialize the next generation of high-performance products within Spectra's fiber and ballistic composite portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

Lead new fiber/composite product development projects (lab and pilot scale)

Contribute to intellectual property developments for high performance fiber/polymer processes used in ballistic/medical applications

Interact with customers on product application development

Experiment/trial development and execution

Project management and intellectual property research

Design analysis and prototyping

Research and Development

Manage ballistic lab priorities, operation, and maintenance

Responsibilities

YOU MUST HAVE

Bachelor's degree in engineering (chemical, mechanical, fiber/textiles preferred), Chemistry, polymer science, or similar

5+ years of experience in fiber, polymer, composite, and/or ballistic product development applications

WE VALUE

Advanced degree in Fiber, Textile, or Chemical Engineering is desirable

Hands on experience with UHMWPE fiber, energy absorbing composites, or ballistic product design/testing

Knowledge of energy absorbing material and/or composite processing design

Experience with armor end article fabrication, textiles, and/or ballistic testing

Significant experience working in cross-functional teams to develop new products and technology in highly regulated environments

Experience working in global teams across multiple time zones

Experience in design of experiments, product design, and customer applications support

Team oriented with excellent interpersonal skills - ability to lead, motivate, develop, and mentor others

Self-starter, with the ability to analyze and solve complex problems

Individuals who are able to work without guidance or supervision and have demonstrated knowledge of engineering techniques to optimize design

Qualifications

U.S. PERSON REQUIREMENTS

Due to compliance with U. S export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or have asylum or refugee status in U.S

COMPENSATION

The annual base salary range for this position is $115k-$173k Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Solstice considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities or the position, the candidate's work experience education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR SOLSTICE ADVANCED MATERIALS

In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Solstice Advanced Materials employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays. For more information visit: click here (https://benefits.honeywell.com/)

The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Posting Date: 11/05/2025

Solstice Advanced Materials is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status. Learn more about inclusion and diversity: click here (https://www.honeywell.com/us/en/company/inclusion-and-diversity)

About Us

About Solstice Advanced Materials

Solstice Advanced Materials is a leading global specialty materials company that advances science for smarter outcomes. Solstice offers high-performance solutions that enable critical industries and applications, including refrigerants, semiconductor manufacturing, data center cooling, nuclear power, protective fibers, healthcare packaging and more. Solstice is recognized for developing next-generation materials through some of the industry's most renowned brands such as Solstice®, Genetron®, Aclar®, Spectra®, Fluka, and Hydranal. Partnering with over 3,000 customers across more than 120 countries and territories and supported by a robust portfolio of over 5,700 patents, Solstice's approximately 4,000 employees worldwide drive innovation in materials science. For more information, visit Advanced Materials (https://advancedmaterials.honeywell.com/us/en) .

Job Identification 105857

Job Category Engineering

Job Schedule Full time

Locations 15801 Woods Edge Rd, Colonial Heights, VA, 23834, US

Hire Eligibility Internal and External

Relocation Package US & CAN Domestic Tier 1

US Person Due to U.S. export control laws, candidates must be U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status under asylum or refugee.

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