Materials and Process Engineer I

About the Role

At Raytheon, we are driven by our values and a mission to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We leverage over 100 years of experience and engineering expertise to address current needs and anticipate future threats. Our team tackles complex, meaningful problems to create a safer, more secure world.

This is an onsite role located in El Segundo, CA. U.S. citizenship is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate laboratory and manufacturing equipment
• Perform materials analysis & characterization
• Investigate opportunities for process improvements
• Design of experiments
• Produce and evaluate polymeric materials such as adhesives, paints, and resins
• Perform chemical and mechanical testing of materials
• Analyze test data and prepare technical reports
• Material Obsolescence solution: Formulation, material characterization, and qualification of replacement materials
• Interact with engineers, subject matter experts, production personnel, and management to create/update clear, concise, and accurate M&P specifications and other process documents

Requirements & Tech Stack

• University Degree or equivalent experience and less than 2 years prior relevant experience
• Experience in wet chemistry and laboratory equipment (e.g., microscopes, viscometer, mixers, Instron)
• Experience with OSHA, Cal-OSHA, local laboratory/chemical safety regulations, laboratory protocols, handling hazardous materials, proper industrial hygiene and personal protective equipment

Qualifications We Prefer

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Materials, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgy, Materials and Process Engineering, or equivalent
• Expertise in material properties, mechanical testing and analysis
• Expertise in polymers and adhesives
• Experience in material failure analysis, corrosion protection, conformal coating, design of experiment materials development, and/or qualification
• Strong practical knowledge in chemistry
• Familiar with test equipment including FTIR, GC, viscometer, DMA, TGA, and DSC
• Prior experience in DoD or Aerospace
• Experience writing specs and reports using MS Office
• Ability to stand on your feet for extended periods, with proper ergonomic breaks
• Experience in aerospace industry specifications and best practices