Materials Engineer

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX.

• 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

DoD Clearance:
Secret

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS),an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..htm

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

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…