Sr. Materials Engineer

Location: Andover
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

Date Posted: 2025-05-08 Country: United States of America Location: MA113: Andover MA 352 Lowell Hampshir 352 Lowell Street Hampshire, Andover, MA, 01810 USA Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.? U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Security Clearance: DoD Clearance: Secret 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 Materials and Process Engineering Department, which functions within Mechanical Engineering, is looking for a Materials Engineer to join our team in Andover, MA. This role is to support program hardware design and development and production activities. A qualified candidate will have a background and experience in metallurgy and evaluating materials and processes used within a product design and/or manufacturing. This position will offer a qualified candidate the opportunity to support material selections during design, development, and manufacturing of hardware, and support failure analysis activities associated with a wide range of product applications. The role will involve evaluation of a variety of materials, with a focus on metals and coatings, and validation and verification that materials and processes used on product meet design and program requirements. Tasks will require critical thinking to solve challenging problems and careful attention to detail on procedures and documentation of results. Collaboration with design engineers, manufacturing engineers, subject matter experts, and suppliers is required. A candidate must be able to manage and coordinate a wide variety of simultaneous tasks within set schedule requirements. What You Will Do: Evaluation of materials and processes based on conformance to specifications and design and performance requirements Working closely with design personnel in the selection and approval of materials and finishes in new and updated designs Supporting product production and supplier support activities Providing evaluation and resolution to technical, operational, and supplier problems related to materials and processes Participate in analysis and documentation of technical positions for alternate materials, obsolescence, and failure analysis Ensure labor costs and estimated completion schedules provided by the Materials and Process Engineering Sections are negotiated, understood, and meet product/program commitments The Senior Materials Engineer job is in Andover, MA and the position is onsite. Qualifications You Must Have: Typically requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Materials Science and Engineering or Metallurgy and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience. In absence of a degree, 9 years of experience. An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for additional years of experience Experience in metal alloy systems (i.e. Aluminum, Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel, Corrosion Resistant Steel, High Temperature Materials, and Specialty Alloys) Experience in metal manufacturing methods (i.e. Casting, Forging, Mill Products, Heat Treatment, Furnace Brazing, Additive Manufacturing) Qualifications We Prefer: Experience working on programs, projects, or products associated with the Defense Industry Experience working with engineering drawings Experience in working with metals in design and development (material selections) and/or evaluation of metals for use in products Experience working with and evaluation of suppliers performing special manufacturing processes Experience with common industry standards for metals and metal manufacturing including Aerospace Materials Specifications, American Welding Society, and ASTM International. Experience with corrosion fundamentals and mitigation techniques Experience with mechanical and/or chemical analysis methods and characterization techniques Experience related to Material Review Boards, Material and Process Change Boards, Risk Boards, and Engineering Review Boards Experience with project milestones such as preliminary design reviews and critical design reviews Earned Valued certification or experience Ability to write concise technical reports summarizing analyses Demonstrated ability to lead and complete scientific based projects including failure analysis and obsolescence investigations Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Strong communication, interpersonal, planning and time management skills ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard. What We Offer: Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation. Learn More & Apply Now! Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. LI-SM4 The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, 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, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance. This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window. RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms

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