At Raytheon Missiles & Defense, by combining our vast resources and investments, we are able to dedicate ourselves to solving mission-level vs. product-level customer challenges – together we can anticipate more, move faster and make a bigger impact on the big picture.
Do you have a passion for Low Observable Materials technology?
**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**
Material performance predictions and measurement tests of developmental and production systems. The LO Materials Engineer is expected to perform material measurements of constitutive and RF attenuation properties, and generate predicted material performance using Computational Electromagnetic Codes (CEM) tools. You will work in integrated product teams to incorporate advanced signature control techniques into deliverable products and aid in the assessment of system performance.
Responsibilities to Anticipate:
- Material formulation and development
- Fabrication process development
- Composites operations support
- Material testing and characterization (RF, mechanical, physical)
- Preparation of engineering documentation
- Customer and supplier interface
- Participation/leadership of and program reviews
- Project management
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)
- at least 5 years of engineering experience in LO materials engineering
- Experience in Material characterization, performance testing and prediction, and/or design experience.
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)
- High temperature LO materials characterization, testing, and integration
- Experience with intrinsic property analytical techniques for the electromagnetic characterization of material
- Competence in utilizing thermal analysis techniques (DMA, TMA, TGA, DSC) properties.
- Agile communicator, with effective interaction style that fosters collaboration with a multi-disciplined team, suppliers, and customers.
- Skilled at planning, prioritizing, and executing projects/programs to successful completions
- Proposal Writing and Basis of Estimate (BOE) development experience.
- CAD software proficiency and technical programming experience (Python, C++, MATLAB, etc.)
- Experience with Infrared signature analysis and control.
- A current active U.S. Government in-scope DoD Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP).
What We Offer:
Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the superior benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, and child/adult backup care.
This position is in beautiful Tucson, AZ. Tucson has a friendly, caring and laid-back atmosphere, combined with the innovation and energy of a metropolitan region and recognized as one of America’s 10 Best Small Cities. Surrounded by beautiful mountains, colorful Sonoran Desert landscape and majestic saguaro cacti, Tucson is blessed with some of nature’s best work. Tucson is known for its bright blue skies, and with more than 310 sunny days per year, Tucson’s fantastic weather lets residents enjoy the outdoors year-round.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $110,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Compensation package:
- Bonus opportunities
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Performance bonus
- Profit sharing
- Signing bonus
- Yearly bonus
Experience level:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Low Observable (LO) engineering: 5 years (Preferred)
Security clearance:
Ability to Commute:
Ability to Relocate:
- Tucson, AZ: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person