Low Observables Materials Engineer

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

Date Posted: 2026-11-02

Country: United States of America

Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-827C ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 827C (External Site)

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type: Secret - Current

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

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.

Raytheon is an industry leader in Stealth Technology. We are involved in all phases of development, production, and maintenance of Low Observable (LO) weapon systems. You will be working on cutting-edge projects, developing next-generation materials, and integrating advanced signature control techniques into our defense systems.

What You Will Do

• You will be responsible for material and process development, characterization and system level integration in support of all Raytheon product lines and new business.
• Material performance predictions and measurement tests of developmental and production systems.
• You will be expected to perform material measurements of constitutive and RF attenuation properties and generate predicted material performance using Computational Electromagnetic Codes (CEM) tools.
• You will work in integrated product teams to incorporate advanced signature control techniques into deliverable products and aid in the assessment of system performance.
• Material formulation and development
• Fabrication process development
• Composites operations support
• Material testing and characterization (RF, mechanical, physical)
• Preparation of engineering documentation
• Customer and supplier interface
• Participation/leadership of and program reviews
• Project management
• Mentor early career engineers.
• Strong ownership of tasks; ability to function as Materials Lead on Integrated Product Teams

This job is in Tucson, AZ and the position is onsite

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience
• Experience in Low Observables or Radar materials
• Experience in any of the following: Material characterization, or performance testing and/or prediction, and/or design experience, material down-select and/or integration on to air vehicle.
• Experience with customer and supplier collaboration

Qualifications We Prefer

• Master’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)
• High temperature LO materials characterization, testing, and integration
• Experience with intrinsic property analytical techniques for the electromagnetic characterization of material.
• Competence in utilizing thermal analysis techniques (DMA, TMA, TGA, DSC) properties.
• Agile communicator, with effective interaction style that fosters collaboration with a multi-disciplined team, suppliers, and customers.
• Skilled at planning, prioritizing, and executing projects/programs to successful completions.
• Proposal Writing and Basis of Estimate (BOE) development experience.
• CAD software proficiency and technical programming experience (Python, C++, MATLAB, etc.)
• Experience with Infrared signature analysis and control.
• A current active U.S. Government in-scope DoD Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP)

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.

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