Raytheon Sr. Chemical Materials Engineer

Date Posted:

2025-03-12

Country:

United States of America

Location:

AZ807: RMS AP Bldg 807 1151 East Hermans Road Building 807, Tucson, AZ, 85756 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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 Engineering Department (NE-SW), which functions within the Mechanical Products Team, is looking for a chemist with chemical analysis and non-metal materials application experience to join our team. This position will offer a qualified candidate the opportunity to engage subject matter experts, conduct standard chemical laboratory analysis and perform hands-on-testing of materials including adhesives, polymers, tapes, composites, and various other production materials. The role will support all phases of product life cycle (including design, development and production) for a multitude of programs. Analyses will cover a wide range of topics from material characterization, development, process improvement, obsolescence, and failure analysis. Tasks will require careful attention to detail, fundamental scientific and material knowledge, project management skills, chemistry laboratory skills, testing of materials, and documentation of results. Collaboration with engineers, subject matter experts, and suppliers is required. Candidate must be able to manage and coordinate a wide variety of simultaneous tasks within set schedule requirements. 

What You Will Do:

• Assessing materials based on conformance to specifications

• Conducting hands on testing of materials using a variety of laboratory techniques and instrumentation

• Conducting standard chemical analysis laboratory testing using a verity of instrumentation including: FTIR, SEM-EDS, GC-MS, LC, NMR, TGA, DSC, DMA

• Method and test plan development

• Leading various characterization and design projects

• Following standard written protocols and utilizing a variety of databases

• Reviewing material documentation and assessment of specifications

• Engagement with subject matter experts and management to understand material usage

• Consistent engagement with engineers, subject matter experts and management to provide project status updates

• Travel to and engagement with suppliers to support production efforts and product quality control

• Documentation and communication of results and findings

The Raytheon Sr. Chemical Materials Engineer job is in Tucson, AZ and the position is onsite.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience. In absence of a degree, 9+ years of experience. An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for additional years of experience

• Experience in using standard laboratory equipment (ovens, thermometers, calipers, and microscope)

• Experience in Instrumental Analysis techniques (FTIR, UV-Vis, DSC, DMA, TMA, TGA, Rheology, GCMS, NMR, ICP-OES, HPLC, GPC, SEM, EDS)

• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Demonstrated ability to apply analytical chemistry principles to industry applications. 

• Understanding of material safety datasheets and Military/Industrial Specifications

• Academic or professional experience with non-metal material design, application, and failure analysis

• Understanding of Polymer Chemistry

• Understanding of Systems Engineering

• Knowledge of data analysis, modeling and simulation, statistics, and various computational techniques for complex multi-variable problems.

• Strong communication, interpersonal, planning and time management skills

• Demonstrated strong written and verbal scientific communication skills

• Demonstrated ability to lead and complete multi-disciplined scientific based projects including failure analysis investigations

• Ability to write concise technical reports summarizing analyses

• Knowledge of STK, MATLAB, or Python

• MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

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.

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• Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. 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.

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The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 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.

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