Senior Multi-Discipline Engineer

RTX•Tucson, AZ

1d•$86,800 - $165,200•Onsite

About The Position

This position offers a qualified candidate the opportunity to solve engineering problems by performing chemical analysis on various materials (adhesives, polymers, tapes, composites, metals, and various other production materials). The primary responsibilities require assessing materials based on conformance to specifications or conducting root cause failure analysis leveraging knowledge of instrumental analysis with an emphasis on thermal analysis experience with some spectroscopy and chromatography experience as well. Tasks will require quick turn of analysis working with a multi-discipline team, requiring careful attention to detail and can be repetitive at times. This is not a research position but instead requires solving engineering problems and providing engineering solutions within a short period of time (days or weeks). Due to the physical nature of the work, qualified candidates must also be able to lift 22 lbs. Collaboration with engineers, subject matter experts, and suppliers is required. Candidate must be able to manage and coordinate a wide variety of simultaneous tasks within set schedule requirements, while spending much of their time in the laboratory. This candidate will become part of a multi-disciplined team.

Requirements

University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience.
Experience in Thermal Analysis and Characterization Techniques (ie: DSC, DMA, TGA, CTE, TC).
Experience in Analytical Chemistry and Instrumental Analysis including Infrared Spectroscopy and Chromatography (ie: FTIR, GCMS, HPLC, GPC, etc.).
Ability to lift 22 lbs.
Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government security clearance is required prior to start date.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Material Science and Polymer Science.
Knowledge of material testing/analysis such as hardness, adhesion tests, sample preparation, cross section, etc.
Understanding of material safety datasheets and Military Specifications.
Current/Active DoD clearance or SSBI.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from different backgrounds.
Demonstrated ability to lead and complete large scale multi-disciplined scientific based projects including failure analysis investigations.
Ability to write concise technical reports summarizing analyses.
Good communication, interpersonal, planning, teaming and time management skills.

Responsibilities

Perform chemical analysis on various materials (adhesives, polymers, tapes, composites, metals, and various other production materials).
Assess materials based on conformance to specifications.
Conduct root cause failure analysis leveraging knowledge of instrumental analysis.
Manage and coordinate a wide variety of simultaneous tasks within set schedule requirements.
Collaborate with engineers, subject matter experts, and suppliers.
Spend much of their time in the laboratory.
Troubleshoot analytical instrument problems, perform analysis and interpret data.