Materials Engineer II (Hybrid - Aguadilla, PR)

RTX (Raytheon); Aguadilla (PR); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX's Collins Aerospace GETC-PR in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico is hiring a Materials Engineer to support the Landing Systems Materials team. This role contributes to material evaluations, MOC analysis, and compliance activities while aligning with engineering and quality requirements.

This position is based in Aguadilla, PR with residency required at start and offers a hybrid schedule (3 days onsite, 2 days remote) and up to 10% travel domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• STEM degree with 2 years of relevant experience or an advanced degree.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 tools.
• Experience or familiarity with REACh, Teamcenter, ViCi, and CAD materials annotations.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in English (verbal and written).
• U.S. citizenship is required for access to information under this program/contract.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing planning reviews, work transfers, customer requests, work packages, and process troubleshooting.
• Perform specification and part decomposition activities.
• Ensure compliance with global materials regulations, including REACh and TSCA.
• Conduct Materials of Concern (MOC) analysis.
• Assist with MPS review activities and supplier-qualification tasks.
• Support the Materials Control Board (MCB) by evaluating material discrepancies.
• Prepare, review, and approve engineering procedures, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Participate in cross-functional problem-solving using RRCA techniques.
• Collaborate with global engineering teams, suppliers, and customers to improve products and processes.
• Travel up to 10% domestically and internationally as required.

Skills

English communication

Education

STEM degree (Bachelor or higher)

Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Mechanical/Materials/Metallurgical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft 365

REACH

Teamcenter

ViCi

CAD materials annotations

Job description

Date Posted:
2026-10-16

Country:
United States of America

Location:
US-PR-AGUADILLA-110 ~ Rd 110 N Km 28.8 ~ RD110

Position Role Type:
Hybrid 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:
None/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.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Collins Aerospace's Global Engineering & Technology Center in Puerto Rico (GETC‑PR) is looking to hire a Materials Engineer to collaborate with the Landing Systems Materials team. This role contributes to materials engineering activities that include Manufacturing Process Reviews, Materials of Concern (MOC) analysis, REACh/TSCA compliance, and support for MPS and MCB activities. It supports production, regulatory tasks, supplier interactions, and new product introduction while ensuring alignment with engineering and quality requirements. Foundational metallurgical experience is beneficial at this level to support material evaluations, supplier documentation reviews, and understanding of basic special‑process requirements.

This position will sit at our Aguadilla, PR location. You must be residing in Puerto Rico at the time of starting employment. Relocation is not offered.

This role is categorized as hybrid , with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote following the schedule assigned by the Manager.

What YOU will do:

• Support manufacturing planning reviews, work transfers, customer requests, work packages, and process troubleshooting.
• Perform specification decomposition and part decomposition activities.
• Ensure compliance with global materials regulations, including REACh and TSCA.
• Conduct Materials of Concern (MOC) analysis.
• Assist with MPS review activities, including documentation evaluations, basic material certification reviews, and assessments of supplier special processes such as forging, machining, heat treatment, plating, and coating.
• Support the Materials Control Board (MCB) by evaluating materials-related discrepancies and providing input for review decisions.
• Prepare, review, and approve engineering procedures, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Participate in multidisciplinary problem-solving teams using RRCA techniques.
• Collaborate effectively with global engineering teams, suppliers, and customers to support product and process improvements.
• Maintain clear and continuous communication with internal teams, business partners, and customers.
• Travel up to 10% of the time domestically and internationally as required.

What YOU will learn:

You will learn about our growing engineering team in Puerto Rico; What we do? Who we support? How we work?
You will learn the technologies of today and tomorrow which we count on to maintain world leadership in the aerospace industry.
You will learn why people enjoy and feel fulfilled by working in our industry.

Qualifications you must have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 2 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field
• Experience with Microsoft 365 tools.
• Experience or familiarity with REACh, Teamcenter, ViCi, and CAD materials annotations.
• Demonstrated professional experience communicating in English (verbal and written).
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Materials, or Metallurgical Engineering.
• Foundational knowledge of metallurgy, including material behavior, heat treatment principles, and interpretation of metallurgical data.
• Ability to support metallurgical reviews under the guidance of senior engineers and the Technical Lead.
• Experience working with manufacturing processes, materials, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Experience interfacing with various stakeholders, including suppliers and customers, across all organizational levels.
• Knowledge or experience with CAD tools such as Catia V5, NX, and EPEC PLM Teamcenter.
• Experience reading engineering drawings and material specifications.
• Exposure to materials testing, including hardness, tensile, microstructure, or corrosion evaluation.
• Programming knowledge i