Materials Engineer II
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onSun Station Post Office, East Speedway Boulevard, Sam Hughes, Tucson, Pima County, Arizona, 85724, United States
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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.
The Materials and Process Engineering Department, within Hardware Engineering, is seeking a Materials Engineer to join our Advanced Materials Section in Tucson, AZ. This position offers a unique opportunity to support the research, development, and implementation of solutions to key issues in advanced materials. You will become part of a multi-disciplined team, working shoulder-to-shoulder with subject matter experts in ceramics and other materials to support processing and characterization.
In this role, you will gain mentorship and empirical experience from senior engineers while managing and coordinating simultaneous tasks within set schedule requirements. You will work independently or collaboratively to solve complex materials challenges, collect data, and compile observations and results for internal and external customers. The role involves learning how to characterize and evaluate various materials, selecting the correct materials for specific applications, and troubleshooting material-related failures, particularly in high-temperature applications.
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. Please note that this is an onsite position in Tucson, AZ, and employees in onsite roles work primarily on-site as they are essential to the development of our products.
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.
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.
Work model: On-site
Sun Station Post Office, East Speedway Boulevard, Sam Hughes, Tucson, Pima County, Arizona, 85724, United States
Tucson, Arizona
Bachelor's Degree in Materials Science/Engineering, Ceramics, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, or related disciplines. Experience working on programs, projects, or products associated with the Defense Industry. Strong verbal and communication skills, proven capability interacting with cross-functional teams, interacting with teammates of varied experience (students, professors, industry members). Good analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to work both in groups and independently, often with guidance of more senior colleagues. Demonstrate multi-task capabilities in fast paced environment. Experience with mechanical and/or chemical analysis methods and characterization techniques. Ability to write concise technical reports summarizing analyses. Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Strong communication, interpersonal, planning and time management skills.
Skills: Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Ceramics, Coatings, Composite Materials, Mechanical Analysis, Chemical Analysis, Characterization Techniques.
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Materials Science/Engineering preferred.