Materials Engineer I - Onsite
Listed on 2026-08-13
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Engineering
Materials Engineering, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer, Research Scientist
Aerospace And Defense Materials Engineer
At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.
Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.
What You Will Do- Evaluate materials based on conformance to specifications and performance requirements
- Develop and/or validate appropriate materials, material properties, and processes for use on existing and new products
- Provide resolution to technical, operational, and supplier problems related to materials and processes
- Conduct hands on testing of materials using a variety of laboratory techniques
- Follow standard written protocols, as well as developing and fabricating unique test plans and test setups
- Review material documentation and assessment of specifications
- Engage with subject matter experts to understand material usage
- Engage with suppliers
- Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)
- Experience with laboratory equipment such as;
Universal Testing Machines (Instron, MTS), Hardness Testers, Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEM), Optical Microscopes, Polishers/Grinders, Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectroscopy, Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA) - The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
- Experience with Instrumental Analysis and laboratory techniques (Instron testing, hardness testing, cross sectioning, microscopes, scanning electron microscopy, etc.)
- Experience with troubleshooting analytical instrument problems, perform analysis, and interpret data
- Experience with material safety datasheets, military specifications, and ASTM test methods
- Experience with writing concise technical reports summarizing analyses
- Experience with leading and completing large scale multi-disciplined scientific based projects including failure analysis investigations
- Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value:
Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation. - Relocation Eligibility
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.
The salary range for this role is 57,200 USD - 108,800 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.
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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