Principal Materials Engineer - Failure Analysis Lab
Listed on 2026-08-07
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Engineering
Materials Engineering, Quality Engineering, Process Engineer
Principal Materials Engineer
- Failure Analysis Lab
The Failure Analysis Lab (FAL) located in McKinney, Texas, promotes process and product improvement through failure analysis and analytical services. Our team consists of a staff of engineers and scientists with varied backgrounds (EE, ME, Chemistry, Materials Science, Metallurgy, etc.) and broad experience. Team members provide support to Raytheon programs, suppliers, and end users by conducting thorough investigations of failure events and supporting a variety of data collection activities to enable successful program execution and address the evolving needs of the electronics and defense industries.
The Principal Materials Engineer
- Failure Analysis Lab is an onsite role in McKinney, TX.
What You Will Do
The posted requisition is for a member of Failure Analysis Team, which is responsible for root cause failure analysis of Raytheon products including components, mechanical assemblies, systems, and manufacturing materials. The candidate will serve as the primary Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) operator and is expected to have knowledge and experience with materials analysis including metallurgical evaluations, fracture analysis, tensile strength, peel strength, hardness, fatigue testing, etc.,
specifically as it relates to the electronics industry. The candidate should possess some knowledge of the theory and operation of various analytical tools including SEM / Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS) / Wavelength Dispersive Spectroscopy (WDS), universal testing machines (e.g., Instron), thermal analysis tools, optical microscopes, focused ion beam (FIB), etc. The preparation of formal analysis reports to substantiate any failure conclusions and recommend solutions to programs will be required.
Good interpersonal skills and oral/written communication skills are essential. The candidate will be expected to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team with some oversight by Sr. engineers and will be responsible for maintenance of the tools, audit preparations, etc.
Qualifications You Must Have
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years' experience
- Viewed as a subject matter expert with regards to principles, theories, and concepts within the materials engineering field.
- Advanced theoretical knowledge of lab analytical tools such as universal testing machines, thermal analysis tools, optical microscopes, SEM, EDS/WDS, etc.
- Ability to independently author cogent technical reports and deliver presentations (verbal and/or written) to key stakeholders.
- Provides mentorship to lower-level professional engineers
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.).
What We Offer
- Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the superior benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, and child/adult backup care.
- Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:
- 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. - Relocation Eligible - relocation assistance is available for this position
The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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…
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