Specialty Coatings Test Engineer

RTX•Tucson, AZ

4d•$107,500 - $204,500•Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Requirements

Typically requires A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience
Experience with Spray application of aerospace coatings, including surface preparation and fill/fair operations
Experience with Formulation, mixing and application of highly filled specialty aerospace coatings
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
Secret - Current Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated ability to perform data organization and analysis using Excel
Experience with technical report writing proficiency
Experience with technical presentation experience
Ability to participate and make contributions in technical internal and customer meetings
Performance of RF measurements to characterize material properties and performance
Experience with composites layup and fabrication, and adhesive bonding
Experience with prototype fabrication and assembly

Responsibilities

Support Signature Management & Technology group in the performance of materials and processes development activities in the areas of high-performance coatings, composites, adhesive bonding and surface preparation
Perform test article fabrication activities to support range testing.
Perform measurements in the RF Materials Measurements Lab to characterize material properties and performance
Support the M&P lab in the preparation (fabrication, painting, etc.) of specimens for physical and mechanical testing.
Support component level testing at both the far and near field radar cross section (RCS) measurement ranges