Sr. Principal High Temperature Materials Engineer

About Raytheon and Our Mission

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.

About the Role

The Materials and Process Engineering Department, within Hardware Engineering, is seeking a Senior Principal High Temperature Materials Engineer to join our Advanced Materials Section in Tucson, Arizona. This role is designed for a technical leader who will serve as a subject matter expert, defining the strategic direction for material decisions across multiple programs and products.

As a member of a multi-disciplined team, you will work in integrated product teams to incorporate high-temperature materials into deliverable products and assess system performance. You will drive the execution of technical strategies, providing independently determined solutions for high-fidelity simulations, missile system design, and flight test support. The position requires managing a wide variety of simultaneous tasks to ensure key performance characteristics are quantified within program cost and schedule constraints. Your work will directly influence the technical integrity of our defense systems, tackling the hardest high-temperature materials challenges through collaboration and mentorship.

Hiring Process and Application

Candidates must possess an active U.S. government-issued security clearance (Secret level) and be a U.S. citizen. 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 located at 1151 E Hermans Rd, Building M02, Tucson, AZ. Employees in onsite roles work primarily on-site as they are essential to the development of our products. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted, though business necessity may alter this timeline.

Our Culture and Commitment

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. 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.