Materials and Process Engineer I

RTX•El Segundo, CA

1d•$62,900 - $119,700•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Typically requires A University Degree or equivalent experience and less than 2 years prior relevant experience.
Experience in wet chemistry and laboratory equipment (microscopes, viscometer, mixers, Instron, etc.)
Experience in OSHA, Cal-OSHA, local laboratory/chemical safety regulations, laboratory protocols, handling hazardous materials, proper industrial hygiene and personal protective equipment
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Materials or Chemical Engineering or Metallurgy or Materials and Process Engineering or equivalent
Expertise in material properties, mechanical testing and analysis.
Expertise in polymers and adhesives
Experience in material failure analysis, corrosion protection, conformal coating, design of experiment materials development, and/or qualification
Strong practical knowledge in chemistry
Familiar with test equipment including FTIR, GC, viscometer, DMA, TGA and DSC
Prior experience in DoD or Aerospace
Experience writing specs and reports using MS Office
Ability to stand on your feet for extended period, with proper ergonomic breaks
Experience in aerospace industry specifications and best practices.

Responsibilities

Operate laboratory and manufacturing equipment
Perform materials analysis & characterization
Investigate opportunities for process improvements
Design of experiments
Produce and evaluate polymeric materials such as adhesives, paints and resins
Perform chemical and mechanical testing of materials
Analyze test data and prepare technical reports
Material Obsolescence solution - Formulation, material characterization, and qualification of replacement materials
Interact with engineers, subject matter experts, production personnel, and management to create/update clear, concise, and accurate M&P specifications and other process documents.