Pr. Material Program Lead

Prattwhitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney seeks an experienced MPE Program Lead to drive materials design and development for missile hardware. You will coordinate MPE resources, support design reviews, and ensure timely technical execution across programs onsite in Tucson, AZ.

Ideal candidates have a university degree with extensive materials engineering experience, including participation in gate reviews and MRB/PCB processes, plus strong writing and presentation skills. Security clearance is required.

Qualifications

• University Degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience, or Advanced Degree with minimum 5 years experience.
• Experience solving materials problems (process improvements or material selection or coatings).
• Experience with mechanical test methods (tensile, compression, lap shear, hardness, etc.) and chemical analysis methods (FT-IR, DMA, TMA, GC).
• Bachelor’s degree in STEM preferred; 10 years in materials problem solving or production engineering.
• Experience with Gate Reviews, PDM, assembly drawings, material specifications, and military specifications.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills; strong documentation and technical writing.
• Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Provide MPE support for program review boards (CCB, MRB, PCB, ERB, PMCB).
• Ensure peer reviews and MPE positions align with program deliverables.
• Manage workload to meet schedule needs across programs.
• Lead trade studies on materials, properties, and processes; benchmark technologies.
• Ensure labor costs and completion schedules meet commitments.
• Resolve technical and operational problems.
• Mentor early career engineers and participate in failure investigations.
• Support proposals that include MPE tasks and present data to large audiences.

Skills

Materials problem solving

Mechanical test methods

Chemical analysis methods

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-24 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-M02 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG M02 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: 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 Security Clearance Type: Secret - Current Security Clearance Status: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date 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. The Materials & Process Engineering (MPE) Department, which functions within Hardware Engineering, is looking for a MPE Program Lead engineer to participate as a member of the Materials Design and Development Section. The ideal candidate will be accountable for leveraging Hardware Engineering and MPE disciplines for technical execution of the design, development, and manufacturing of missile hardware. The MPE Program Lead is responsible for supporting all program milestones and providing materials engineering technical execution to the committed production schedule and cost. In addition, the MPE Program Lead is responsible for coordinating MPE resources to effectively meet program requirements. The MPE Program Lead will provide MPE support to programs design reviews, gate reviews, Material Review Board, Change Control Board, Process Change Board, and engineering peer reviews. Responsible for the accuracy of technical output of each assignment, including the MPE positions based on data and analyses. Interface with other organizations across the Raytheon Enterprise such as Common Electronic Products, Mission Assurance & Quality, Operations, Reliability, and Supply Chain. Additional experience with Failure Review Boards and/or failure analysis is also helpful.

What You Will Do

• Provide MPE support for Program’s review board meetings (i.e., CCB, MRB, PCB, ERB, PMCB)
• Ensure peer reviews are conducted and MPE position aligned with Program deliverable and “One Voice” prior to report distribution
• Manage workload to ensure that programs and MPE team receive the required support consistent with schedule needs
• Lead the Program Team in the following activities: The development of trade studies to identify appropriate materials, material properties, and processes; Benchmark material technologies and methods of materials testing; Document justifications for material choices
• Ensure labor costs and estimated completion schedules provided by MPE are negotiated, understood and meet product/program commitments
• Resolution of technical and operational problems
• Mentor and/or train early career engineers
• Participate on Failure Investigation Teams to provide technical support
• Support proposal efforts that include MPE tasks.
• Be able to present technical position or data results summary to large technical audience (example: MMSTN, TIG, or ERB)

The Pr. Material Program Lead job is in Tucson, AZ and the position is onsite.

Qualifications

You Must Have Typically requires A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience Experience in materials problem solving (i.e. process improvements or choosing alternate material or protective coatings to address specific material issues) Experience with mechanical test methods (i.e. tensile, compression, lap shear, hardness, lap shear, viscosity) and/or chemical analysis methods ( FT-IR spectroscope, cure rate of adhesives, DMA, TMA, Gas Chromatography, etc...). Qualifications We Prefer Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) 10 years of experience in materials problem solving, materials characterization, or production engineering and competency with the use and application of technical standards, principles, theories, concepts and techniques Working experience with program Gate Reviews, PDM, assembly drawings, material specifications and military specifications Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills Excellent documentation and technical writing skills Ability to efficiently use MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Powerpoint Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team Extensive experience in program system processes related to Material Review Boards, Material and Process Change Boards, Risk Boards, Engineering Review Boards Broad knowledge of materials science with ability to collaborate with SMEs Make Materials Engineering decisions for the program based on solid facts and data.

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.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. #LI-SM4 As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. 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. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. 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.

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.

Privacy Policy and Terms:

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.