Senior LO Materials Engineer Lead — Onsite Tucson

RTX; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 151,000 - 252,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX in Tucson, AZ is seeking a senior materials engineer to lead material development, characterization, and integration for stealth and radar materials across product lines. This onsite role requires strong ownership and collaboration with integrated product teams.

Candidates should have STEM degree and 7–10 years of experience in LO materials, program reviews, and supplier interactions; a TS clearance is required to start.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree with extensive experience, or an advanced degree with significant experience.
• Experience in Low Observables or Radar materials is required.
• Experience with material characterization, performance testing/prediction, and design/integration on air vehicles.
• Experience collaborating with customers and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Lead material development, characterization, and system-level integration.
• Perform material measurements and predict performance using CEM tools.
• Aid integrated product teams in applying signature-control techniques.
• Prepare engineering documentation and participate in program reviews.
• Mentor early career engineers and lead tasks as Materials Lead on IPTs.

Skills

Radar materials

Material characterization

Project management

Mentoring

Agile teamwork

Education

Advanced STEM degree

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Python

C++

MATLAB

CAD software

Job description

RTX in Tucson, AZ is seeking a senior materials engineer to lead material development, characterization, and integration for stealth and radar materials across product lines. This onsite role requires strong ownership and collaboration with integrated product teams.

Candidates should have STEM degree and 7–10 years of experience in LO materials, program reviews, and supplier interactions; a TS clearance is required to start.