Materials and Process Engineer II

Prattwhitney; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

RTX, a leading aerospace and defense company, seeks a Materials Engineer in El Segundo to operate advanced laboratory and manufacturing equipment, analyze metals and polymers, and drive material improvements. You will design experiments, perform tests (FTIR, ICP, DSC, DMA), and prepare technical reports while ensuring safety compliance and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

The role offers exposure to state-of-the-art materials, process optimization, and obsolescence solutions within the

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field.
• Experience in wet chemistry and laboratory equipment (microscopes, viscometer, mixers, Instron, etc.).
• Experience in OSHA, Cal-OSHA, local laboratory/chemical safety regulations, laboratory protocols, handling hazardous materials, proper industrial hygiene and personal protective equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate laboratory and manufacturing equipment.
• Perform materials analysis & characterization.
• Investigate opportunities for process improvements.
• Design of experiments.
• Produce and evaluate polymeric materials such as adhesives, paints and resins.
• Perform chemical and mechanical testing of materials.
• Analyze test data and prepare technical reports.
• Material Obsolescence solution - Formulation, material characterization, and qualification of replacement materials.
• Interact with engineers, subject matter experts, production personnel, and management to create/update clear, concise, and accurate M&P specifications and other process documents.

Skills

Wet chemistry

Laboratory equipment

Safety regulations

Industrial hygiene

Hazardous materials handling

Education

University Degree or equivalent experience

Advanced Degree in a related field

Tools

FTIR

ICP

DSC

DMA

GC

TGA

DSC

Viscometer

Instron

Job description

Job Details

Date Posted: 2026-09-28

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-E01 ~ 2000 E El Segundo Blvd ~ BLDG E01

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

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

Company

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

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.

What You Will Do

• Operate laboratory and manufacturing equipment
• Perform materials analysis & characterization
• Investigate opportunities for process improvements
• Design of experiments
• Produce and evaluate polymeric materials such as adhesives, paints and resins
• Perform chemical and mechanical testing of materials
• Analyze test data and prepare technical reports
• Material Obsolescence solution - Formulation, material characterization, and qualification of replacement materials
• Interact with engineers, subject matter experts, production personnel, and management to create/update clear, concise, and accurate M&P specifications and other process documents.

What You Will Learn

The candidate will develop expertise in operating advanced laboratory and manufacturing equipment to analyze and characterize the properties of metallic and non-metallic materials, including polymers, adhesives, paints, and resins. They will gain familiarity with processes such as thin film deposition, chemical analysis (e.g., FTIR, ICP, DSC, DMA), mechanical testing, and material obsolescence solutions. The role will also enhance skills in designing experiments, analyzing test data, and preparing technical reports. Additionally, the engineer will learn how to formulate, evaluate, and qualify replacement materials, ensuring compliance with safety regulations such as OSHA and Cal-OSHA. Interaction with cross-functional teams, including engineers, production personnel, and management, will build collaborative and communication skills, particularly in drafting and updating material and process specifications. The position offers the opportunity to deepen knowledge in materials science, process improvement, and working within the aerospace and defense industry.

Qualifications - You Must Have

Typically requires A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field.

• Experience in wet chemistry and laboratory equipment (microscopes, viscometer, mixers, Instron, etc.)
• Experience in OSHA, Cal-OSHA, local laboratory/chemical safety regulations, laboratory protocols, handling hazardous materials, proper industrial hygiene and personal protective equipment

Qualifications - We Prefer

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Chemistry, Materials, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgy or equivalent Expertise in material properties, mechanical testing and analysis.
• Expertise in polymers and adhesives
• Strong practical knowledge in chemistry
• Familiar with test equipment including FTIR, GC, viscometer, DMA, TGA and DSC
• Prior experience in DoD or Aerospace Existing clearance
• Materials and Process Engineering degree
• Experience in aerospace industry specifications and best practices.
• Experience in material failure analysis, corrosion protection, conformal coating, design of experiment materials development, and/or qualification 1 year minimum of professional experience

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.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, 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, and holidays.

• 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

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role.

If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

Equal Opportunity Employment

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class.

RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

Salary

The salary range for this role is 75,800 USD - 144,200 USD.