Principal Material and Process Engineer

Location

McKinney, Texas, United States.

Principal Material and Process Engineer with the Material and Process (M&P) team. The role focuses on material testing and analysis, production hardware testing, special engineering assignments, emerging program technical support, and new product integration activities. The engineer collaborates with manufacturing engineers, quality engineers, supply chain, operations value stream, and program authority to resolve technical design and producibility issues.

• Evaluate and identify materials and processes based on program specifications, design, and performance requirements.
• Participate in integrated teams to select and approve material usage and substrate finishes for new and emerging programs.
• Serve on rapid response teams that address factory manufacturing process interruptions.
• Lead supplier material troubleshooting issues.
• Lead or collaborate in the analysis and documentation of technical positions for alternate materials, obsolescence, and failure analyses.

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and at least 8 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with mechanical assembly and technical datasheets.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Experience leading technical teams or serving as a technical lead in a rapid manufacturing environment.
• In‑depth knowledge of material characteristics, application, selection, and design.

• Master’s or Ph.D. in a STEM field.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Experience with Design of Experiment (DOE) troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in presenting technical information to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Superior multidisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Data‑driven problem‑solving skills.
• Experience with material testing in an analytical laboratory environment.
• Highly developed interpersonal, leadership, teaming, and problem‑solving skills.
• Significant interaction with internal and external customers is expected.
• Effective communication skills and assertiveness.
• Skill in planning, prioritizing, and executing projects or programs to successful completion.

The salary range for this role is $107,500 – $204,500. Eligible employees may receive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, holidays, and other benefits dependent on the business unit and applicable agreements.

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. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with applicable laws.