Materials and Process Design Engineer

Raytheon; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Raytheon, a leading aerospace and defense company, seeks a materials/processing professional onsite in McKinney, TX. The role focuses on evaluating materials, selecting processes, and leading material development in programs requiring high reliability.

Candidates should have a STEM degree with 4+ years of relevant experience, leadership experience, and strong technical writing skills. Citizenship and security clearances align with program requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience leading technical teams or serving as a technical lead.
• Strong understanding of materials selection and design.
• Proven ability to communicate technical concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and identify materials and processes based on program specs and performance.
• Collaborate in design elements, approve materials usage and build processes.
• Lead supplier material troubleshooting and related analyses.

Skills

Leadership

Technical writing

DOE troubleshooting

Data-driven problem solving

Education

STEM degree

Materials and Processing

Job description

Location: US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WC ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING C BLDG

Date Posted: 2026-09-02

Country: United States of America

Location: US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WC ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING C BLDG

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do

• Evaluation and identification of materials and processes based on program specification, design and performance requirements
• Be a part of integrated team in design element, select and approve materials usage, substrate finishes, adhesives, and build processes in new and emerging programs
• Lead supplier material troubleshooting issues
• Lead or collaborate in analyses and reporting documentation of technical positions for alternate materials, obsolescence, and failure analyses

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 4 (four) years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience with mechanical assembly and technical datasheets
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access required information
• Experience leading technical teams or serving as a technical lead in a rapid manufacturing environment
• In-depth knowledge in material characteristics, material application, material selection and material design selection

Qualifications We Prefer

• Advanced degree and/or B.S. or Masters in Materials and Processing, Mechanical Assembly and Design Engineering, and/or Chemical Processing Engineering
• Experience in Composites, Polymers, Environmental Coatings, and Processing
• Strong technical writing skills
• Experience with Design of Experiment (DOE) troubleshooting skills
• Proficient in presenting technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Superior multi-discipline collaboration skills
• Demonstrated problem solving skills with data-driven approaches