Propellant Chemist — Materials Analysis Specialist

Raytheon; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 107,500 - 204,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Raytheon’s Materials Engineering Department in Tucson seeks a propellant chemist with chemical analysis and non-metal materials experience to join our team on site.

The role involves hands-on testing of materials, collaboration with engineers and suppliers, and project leadership across design, development and production programs. Travel to suppliers may be required; attention to detail and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with propellant mixers and standard laboratory equipment.
• Experience in instrumental analysis techniques (FTIR, UV-Vis, DSC, DMA, TMA, TGA, Rheology, GCMS, NMR, ICP-OES, HPLC, GPC, SEM, EDS).

Responsibilities

• Support programs in assessing supplier data and troubleshoot issues at suppliers; travel to energetic suppliers as needed.
• Assess materials based on conformance to specifications.
• Conduct hands-on testing of materials using laboratory techniques and instrumentation in Tucson.
• Perform standard chemical analyses using FTIR, SEM-EDS, GC-MS, LC, NMR, TGA, DSC, DMA.
• Develop methods and test plans.
• Lead various characterization and design projects.
• Communicate results and project status to engineers and management.
• Document data and findings clearly.

Skills

Propellant chemistry

Laboratory testing

Project management

Data analysis

Chemical analysis

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

ACS certified Chemistry degree

Tools

FTIR

SEM-EDS

GC-MS

LC

NMR

TGA

DSC

DMA

Job description

Raytheon’s Materials Engineering Department in Tucson seeks a propellant chemist with chemical analysis and non-metal materials experience to join our team on site.

The role involves hands-on testing of materials, collaboration with engineers and suppliers, and project leadership across design, development and production programs. Travel to suppliers may be required; attention to detail and strong communication are essential.