Materials and Process Engineer

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat.

• Operate laboratory and manufacturing equipment
• Perform materials analysis & characterization
• Investigate opportunities for process improvements
• Design of experiments
• Produce and evaluate polymeric materials such as adhesives, paints and resins
• Perform chemical and mechanical testing of materials
• Analyze test data and prepare technical reports
• Material Obsolescence solution – formulation, material characterization, and qualification of replacement materials
• Interact with engineers, subject matter experts, production personnel, and management to create/update clear, concise, and accurate M&P specifications and other process documents

• You Must Have:
• University degree or equivalent experience and less than 2 years prior relevant experience
• Experience in wet chemistry and laboratory equipment (microscopes, viscometer, mixers, Instron, etc.)
• Experience in OSHA, Cal-OSHA, local laboratory/chemical safety regulations, laboratory protocols, handling hazardous materials, and proper industrial hygiene and personal protective equipment

• We Prefer:
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Materials, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgy, or Materials and Process Engineering or equivalent
• Expertise in material properties, mechanical testing and analysis
• Expertise in polymers and adhesives
• Experience in material failure analysis, corrosion protection, conformal coating, design of experiment, materials development, and/or qualification
• Strong practical knowledge in chemistry
• Familiar with test equipment including FTIR, GC, viscometer, DMA, TGA, and DSC
• Prior experience in DoD or Aerospace
• Experience writing specs and reports using MS Office
• Ability to stand on your feet for extended periods, with proper ergonomic breaks
• Experience in aerospace industry specifications and best practices

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.