Materials and Process Engineer I

RTX•El Segundo, CA

6d•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. The candidate will develop expertise in operating advanced laboratory and manufacturing equipment to analyze and characterize the properties of metallic and non-metallic materials, including polymers, adhesives, paints, and resins. They will gain familiarity with processes such as thin film deposition, chemical analysis (e.g., FTIR, ICP, DSC, DMA), mechanical testing, and material obsolescence solutions. The role will also enhance skills in designing experiments, analyzing test data, and preparing technical reports. Additionally, the engineer will learn how to formulate, evaluate, and qualify replacement materials, ensuring compliance with safety regulations such as OSHA and Cal-OSHA. Interaction with cross-functional teams, including engineers, production personnel, and management, will build collaborative and communication skills, particularly in drafting and updating material and process specifications. The position offers the opportunity to deepen knowledge in materials science, process improvement, and working within the aerospace and defense industry.

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
Ability to stand on your feet for extended period, with proper ergonomic breaks

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
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.