Materials Engineer II

Materials Engineer II

The Materials and Process Engineering Department, which functions within Hardware Engineering, is looking for a Materials Engineer to join our Advanced Materials Section in Tucson, AZ. A qualified candidate will have a background in materials science and/or engineering. This position will offer a qualified candidate the opportunity to support research, development, and implementation of solutions to key issues. A candidate must be able to manage and coordinate simultaneous tasks within set schedule requirements. This candidate will become part of a multi-disciplined team, and will be mentored and trained by subject matter experts.

What You Will Do

• You will work with subject matter experts in ceramics and other materials, supporting processing and characterization.
• You will be collecting data and compiling the data and observations/results to report to internal and external customers.
• You will gain mentorship and shoulder-to-shoulder empirical experience from the senior engineers.
• You will work independently or with teams to solve materials challenges.
• Travel requirements: as needed to support programs and work with vendors

What You Will Learn

• You will learn about advanced materials and their uses, including ceramics and composites
• You will learn how to characterize and evaluate various materials, measuring mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties
• You will learn how to select the correct material for specific applications and troubleshoot material related failures
• You will learn how to work with suppliers to support manufacturing efforts
• You will learn about the maturation and development process of materials within Raytheon
• You will learn about various material challenges related to high temperature applications and have the opportunity to work on new solutions to these challenges

The Materials Engineer II job is in Tucson, AZ and the position is onsite.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field.
• Experience in ceramics or coatings or composite materials

Qualifications We Prefer

• 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

What We Offer

• 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.