Materials Engineer I

RTX • Portsmouth, RI

6d • $57,200 - $108,800 • Onsite

About The Position

RTX is seeking a Materials Engineer I to join their team. This role offers an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance skills, and contribute to a safer, more connected world within the aerospace and defense industry. The position involves evaluating materials, developing and validating materials and processes, resolving technical issues, and conducting hands-on testing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)
• Experience with laboratory equipment such as; Universal Testing Machines (Instron, MTS), Hardness Testers, Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEM), Optical Microscopes, Polishers/Grinders, Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectroscopy, Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA)
• The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Instrumental Analysis and laboratory techniques (Instron testing, hardness testing, cross sectioning, microscopes, scanning electron microscopy, etc.)
• Experience with troubleshooting analytical instrument problems, perform analysis, and interpret data
• Experience with writing concise technical reports summarizing analyses
• Experience with leading and completing large scale multi-disciplined scientific based projects including failure analysis investigations
• Experience with material safety datasheets, military specifications, and ASTM test methods

Responsibilities

• Evaluate materials based on conformance to specifications and performance requirements
• Develop and/or validate appropriate materials, material properties, and processes for use on existing and new products
• Provide resolution to technical, operational, and supplier problems related to materials and processes
• Conduct hands on testing of materials using a variety of laboratory techniques
• Follow standard written protocols, as well as developing and fabricating unique test plans and test setups
• Review material documentation and assessment of specifications
• Engage with subject matter experts to understand material usage
• Engage with suppliers

Benefits

• 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
• holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level