Materials Analysis Engineer II

Prattwhitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 68,900 - 131,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee assistance program

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

RTX’s Materials Engineering Laboratory in Tucson, AZ seeks a chemist/materials scientist to analyze adhesives, polymers, tapes, composites, metals, and other production materials and provide engineering solutions on a tight timeline.

The role requires mastery of analytical techniques, collaboration with engineers and suppliers, and the ability to deliver concise technical reports. Lifting up to 22 lbs is required. U.S. citizenship and clearance eligibility are mandatory.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Chemistry, Material Science, Chemical Engineering, Biology, Biochemistry, Forensic Science, or related field.
• Experience with Analytical Chemistry and Instrumental Analysis, including Infrared Spectroscopy, Chromatography and Thermal Analysis (FTIR, DSC, DMA, TGA, GCMS, HPLC, GPC, etc.).
• 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.
• Experience in Material Science and Polymer Science, with knowledge of material testing/analysis.
• Experience with material safety datasheets and large scale scientific based projects.
• Experience with writing concise technical reports summarizing analyses.
• Experience with troubleshooting analytical instrument problems, perform analysis and interpret data.
• Experience in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Assess materials based on conformance to specifications or conduct root cause failure analysis leveraging spectroscopy, chromatography, and thermal analysis.
• Collaborate with engineers, subject matter experts, and suppliers; manage multiple tasks within set schedules.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a laboratory setting and lift up to 22 lbs.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Instrumental analysis

Infrared spectroscopy

Chromatography

Thermal analysis

Microsoft Office

Education

Master's degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

FTIR

DSC

DMA

TGA

GCMS

HPLC

Job description

RTX’s Materials Engineering Laboratory in Tucson, AZ seeks a chemist/materials scientist to analyze adhesives, polymers, tapes, composites, metals, and other production materials and provide engineering solutions on a tight timeline.

The role requires mastery of analytical techniques, collaboration with engineers and suppliers, and the ability to deliver concise technical reports. Lifting up to 22 lbs is required. U.S. citizenship and clearance eligibility are mandatory.