Low-Observables Materials Engineer – Onsite Tucson (Secret)

RTX; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX is seeking an experienced materials engineer for an onsite Tucson, AZ role supporting Raytheon product lines. You will lead material formulation, development, and testing, with emphasis on low observable and radar materials.

Strong collaboration with customers and suppliers is essential, along with mentoring junior engineers. The position requires a STEM degree with 5+ years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with 3+ years.

Qualifications

• 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 material characterization, performance testing/prediction, design, down-select and integration on air vehicles.
• Experience with customer and supplier collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop material and process development, characterization, and system-level integration for Raytheon product lines.
• Perform material measurements of constitutive and RF attenuation properties; predict performance using CEM tools.
• Work in integrated product teams to incorporate signature control techniques into deliverables; assess system performance.
• Lead material formulation, development, and fabrication process development.
• Support composites operations; conduct material testing and characterization (RF, mechanical, physical).
• Prepare engineering documentation; interface with customers and suppliers; participate in program reviews and project management.
• Mentor early career engineers and own tasks as Materials Lead on IPTs.

Skills

STEM experience

Low observables

Material characterization

Project management

Mentoring

Customer collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or higher in STEM

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

CAD software

Python

C++

MATLAB

Job description

RTX is seeking an experienced materials engineer for an onsite Tucson, AZ role supporting Raytheon product lines. You will lead material formulation, development, and testing, with emphasis on low observable and radar materials.

Strong collaboration with customers and suppliers is essential, along with mentoring junior engineers. The position requires a STEM degree with 5+ years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with 3+ years.