Senior Material Program Lead

Crosslinked; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Crosslinked is seeking a Senior Material Program Lead to join the Raytheon materials team in Tucson, AZ. The role focuses on leading M&PE activities for missile hardware, coordinating resources, and ensuring technical execution aligns with program milestones.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of materials experience, a BS in a relevant field, and experience with materials testing and failure analysis. Onsite work with security clearance is required; US citizenship is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience.
• Experience in materials problem solving to address material issues and process improvements.
• Experience with mechanical test methods (tensile, lap shear, etc.) and chemical analysis methods such as FT-IR, DMA, TMA, and Gas Chromatography.

Responsibilities

• Provide M&PE support for Program’s review board meetings (CCB, MRB, PCB, ERB, PMCB).
• Ensure peer reviews are conducted and M&PE position aligned with Program deliverable and “One Voice” prior to report distribution.
• Manage workload to ensure programs and M&PE team receive the required support aligned with schedule needs.
• Lead the Program Team in trade studies to identify materials, properties, and processes; benchmark material technologies and testing methods; document material justifications.
• Ensure labor costs and schedules provided by M&PE are negotiated and meet product/program commitments.

Skills

Materials problem solving

Mechanical testing

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

FT-IR

DMA

TMA

Gas Chromatography

Job description

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Senior Material Program Lead

Raytheon

• Tucson, AZtoday

$87k – $165kfrom the posting

Seniority Senior

Work On-site

Type Full-time

Degree BS

Experience 5+ yrs

Industry Defense

Role Management / Director

Clearance Top Secret

Visa US citizenship required

Materials

adhesivesprotective coatingsmissile materialscoatingsmilitary spec materials

Techniques

tensile testinglap shearFT-IRDMATMAgas chromatography

Benefits

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 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.

• 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
• holidays
• annual short-term incentive compensation programs
• annual long-term incentive compensation programs

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. -based role. 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.

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.

Role details

Date Posted

2026-08-24Country

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

Top Secret - Current

Security Clearance Status

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 (M&PE) Department, which functions within Hardware Engineering, is looking for a M&PE 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 M&PE disciplines for technical execution of the design, development, and manufacturing of missile hardware. The M&PE 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 M&PE Program Lead is responsible for coordinating M&PE resources to effectively meet program requirements.

The M&PE Program Lead will provide M&PE 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 M&PE 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 M&PE support for Program’s review board meetings (i.e., CCB, MRB, PCB, ERB, PMCB)
• Ensure peer reviews are conducted and M&PE position aligned with Program deliverable and “One Voice” prior to report distribution
• Manage workload to ensure that programs and M&PE 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 M&PE 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 M&PE tasks.
• Be able to present technical position or data results summary to large technical audience (example: MMSTN, TIG, or ERB)

The Senior 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 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 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)
• 7 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.

Role Type Definition

• 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.
• 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.

Common questions

What is the salary for the Senior Material Program Lead role at Raytheon?

The listed annual base salary range is $87K–$165K. This figure is taken from the posting itself.

Does Raytheon sponsor work visas for the Senior Material Program Lead role?

This role requires US citizenship — not just permanent residency.

Where is the Senior Material Program Lead role at Raytheon based?

This role is based in Tucson, AZ.

What degree is required for the Senior Material Program Lead role at Raytheon?

The posting accepts the following combinations: BS + 5 years, MS + 3 years.

How many years of experience does this Senior Material Program Lead role require?

The posting calls for at least 5 years of relevant experience.

What polymers or materials does this Senior Material Program Lead role work with?

adhesives, protective coatings, missile materials.

What techniques or methods are required for this Senior Material Program Lead role?

tensile testing, lap shear, FT-IR, DMA, TMA, gas chromatography.