Low Observable Materials Engineer — Onsite Tucson (Secret Clearance)

RTX; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Materials Lead to guide material development, characterization, and integration across product lines. The role requires leading teams, coordinating with suppliers, and delivering robust material solutions for stealth and signature control systems.

The candidate should have hands-on experience with RF materials, CEM tools, and a track record of collaborating with customers and partners in defense projects.

Qualifications

• STEM degree required with 5+ years of relevant experience or an advanced degree with 3+ years.
• Experience in Low Observables or Radar materials.
• Experience in material characterization, testing, design, or integration on air vehicles.
• Experience with customer and supplier collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Material and process development and system level integration.
• Material performance predictions and measurements.
• Measure constitutive and RF attenuation properties; use CEM tools for predictions.
• Lead/participate in Integrated Product Teams to apply signature-control techniques.
• Material formulation and development; fabrication process development.
• Prepare engineering documentation and interface with customers and suppliers.

Skills

Materials leadership

Radar materials

C++

Python

MATLAB

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

CAD software

CEM tools

Job description

RTX in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Materials Lead to guide material development, characterization, and integration across product lines. The role requires leading teams, coordinating with suppliers, and delivering robust material solutions for stealth and signature control systems.

The candidate should have hands-on experience with RF materials, CEM tools, and a track record of collaborating with customers and partners in defense projects.