Materials Management Engineer II

RTX•Tucson, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Materials and Process Engineering (M&PE) team in Tucson, AZ plays a critical role in advancing product and process excellence through cutting-edge material development, in-process verification, and analytical services. Comprised of a diverse team of engineers and scientists with expertise in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Metallurgy, and more, M&PE provides comprehensive support to RTX programs, suppliers, and end users. In this role, the selected candidate will primarily work on analyzing data, creating technical recommendations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to evaluate a wide range of materials including adhesives, elastomers, polymers, tapes, composites, and metals. This role will focus on resolving material availability issues to support program and operational requirements. Additionally, this position will drive compliance, cost efficiency, and continuous improvement in material management practices.

Requirements

A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field.
Experience in material testing and characterization techniques (e.g., spectroscopy, microscopy, mechanical testing, FTIR, DSC, SEM).
Proficiency in documenting findings and presenting technical results
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
Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Chemistry
Experience working in the aerospace, defense, or related high-tech industry.
Knowledge of regulatory standards and guidelines related to material storage, handling, and shelf life (e.g., MIL-STD, ASTM).
Strong written and verbal communication skills to document findings and present insights to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to resolve issues related to procurement of material to ensure material availability and alignment with program timelines
Support virtual or in-office technical discussions with suppliers and end users to address material-related inquiries.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and minimize waste in the materials management lifecycle
Ensure compliance with policies, government regulations and contractual obligations related to materials management