Materials & Process Engineer II — Aerospace Lab Innovator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off and holidays

Annual incentive programs

Job summary

Raytheon in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Materials and Process Engineer II to operate advanced laboratory and manufacturing equipment and to analyze polymeric materials such as adhesives, paints and resins.

The role emphasizes materials characterization, design of experiments, and interaction with engineers and production teams to develop and qualify replacement materials, while ensuring compliance with safety regulations and DoD/aerospace standards.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent with 2+ years of experience.
• Experience with wet chemistry and lab equipment (microscopes, viscometer, mixers, Instron).
• Familiar with OSHA/Cal-OSHA safety regulations and lab protocols.

Responsibilities

• Operate laboratory and manufacturing equipment.
• Perform materials analysis and characterization.
• Investigate opportunities for process improvements.
• Design experiments to evaluate materials.
• Produce and evaluate polymeric materials such as adhesives, paints and resins.
• Test materials chemically and mechanically.
• Analyze test data and prepare technical reports.
• Develop replacement materials through obsolescence solutions.
• Collaborate with engineers and production to update M&P specs.

Skills

Material properties

Mechanical testing

FTIR

DSC

DMA

Laboratory safety

DoD experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Advanced degree

Tools

FTIR Instrument

GC Instrument

Viscometer

DMA

TGA

DSC

Instron

Job description

Raytheon in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Materials and Process Engineer II to operate advanced laboratory and manufacturing equipment and to analyze polymeric materials such as adhesives, paints and resins.

The role emphasizes materials characterization, design of experiments, and interaction with engineers and production teams to develop and qualify replacement materials, while ensuring compliance with safety regulations and DoD/aerospace standards.