Aerospace Materials Engineer I - Lab Testing & Clearance

Socket.dev; Portsmouth (RI); On-site; USD 57,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Eligibility

Job summary

RTX offers opportunities in aerospace materials science, with hands-on testing, development of material properties, and collaboration across teams to ensure product integrity. The role emphasizes laboratory proficiency, problem solving, and engagement with suppliers to resolve issues.

Candidates must hold a STEM degree and be eligible for a U.S. security clearance; reloca­tion support is available and the work location is United States-based.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM required.
• Experience with listed laboratory equipment and materials testing.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate materials based on conformance to specifications and performance requirements.
• Develop and validate materials, properties, and processes for existing and new products.
• Provide resolution to technical, operational, and supplier problems related to materials and processes.
• Conduct hands-on testing of materials using laboratory techniques.
• Follow standard protocols and develop unique test plans and setups.
• Review material documentation and assess specifications.
• Engage with subject matter experts to understand material usage.
• Engage with suppliers.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Material testing

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Instron / Universal Testing Machine

SEM

FTIR

DSC

DMA

Optical Microscope

Polishers/Grinders

Job description

RTX offers opportunities in aerospace materials science, with hands-on testing, development of material properties, and collaboration across teams to ensure product integrity. The role emphasizes laboratory proficiency, problem solving, and engagement with suppliers to resolve issues.

Candidates must hold a STEM degree and be eligible for a U.S. security clearance; reloca­tion support is available and the work location is United States-based.