Specialty Coatings Test Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Flexible schedules

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX in the United States is seeking a qualified engineer to support materials development and high-performance coatings. The role involves test article fabrication, RF material measurements, and preparation of specimens for mechanical testing, with opportunities to work on radar cross-section measurement ranges.

The position requires a degree with several years of aerospace coatings experience and hands-on lab skills in materials testing.

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 with spray application of aerospace coatings, including surface preparation and fill/fair operations.
• Experience with formulation, mixing and application of highly filled specialty aerospace coatings.

Responsibilities

• Support Signature Management & Technology group in the performance of materials and processes development activities in the areas of high-performance coatings, composites, adhesive bonding and surface preparation.
• Perform test article fabrication activities to support range testing.
• Perform measurements in the RF Materials Measurements Lab to characterize material properties and performance.
• Support the M&P lab in the preparation (fabrication, painting, etc.) of specimens for physical and mechanical testing.
• Support component level testing at both the far and near field radar cross section (RCS) measurement ranges.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Job description

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What you Will Do:

• Support Signature Management & Technology group in the performance of materials and processes development activities in the areas of high-performance coatings, composites, adhesive bonding and surface preparation
• Perform test article fabrication activities to support range testing.
• Perform measurements in the RF Materials Measurements Lab to characterize material properties and performance
• Support the M&P lab in the preparation (fabrication, painting, etc.) of specimens for physical and mechanical testing.
• Support component level testing at both the far and near field radar cross section (RCS) measurement ranges.

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 with Spray application of aerospace coatings, including surface preparation and fill/fair operations
• Experience with Formulation, mixing and application of highly filled specialty aerospace coatings

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Demonstrated ability to perform data organization and analysis using Excel
• Experience with technical report writing proficiency
• Experience with technical presentation experience
• Ability to participate and make contributions in technical internal and customer meetings
• Performance of RF measurements to characterize material properties and performance
• Experience with composites layup and fabrication, and adhesive bonding
• Experience with prototype fabrication and assembly

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.

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.

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.

• 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: Click on this link to read the 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.