Senior Principal Advance Materials

2 weeks ago


Andover, United States Raytheon Full time

Date Posted:

2024-08-20

Country:

United States of America

Location:

MA101: Andover MA 350 Lowell St Essex 350 Lowell Street Essex, Andover, MA, 01810 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

About Us:

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. 

Job Description:

The Materials and Process Engineering (M&PE) Department, which functions within the Mechanical Engineering Discipline team, is seeking an individual with technical expertise in Thin Film Coating technology in our Advanced Materials section.  Responsibilities to anticipate include working closely with program managers to develop new coatings that meet and exceed program needs.  The candidate will be expected to present his work at Program Reviews to management as well as at internal and external conferences.  It is anticipated that the candidate will participate in proposal writing and present their ideas to US government agencies.  A qualified candidate will also come up with ideas for internally funded IRAD work. The candidate will also interact with different groups throughout RTX to help solve coating problems and bring new work into the department.  The candidate must be a self-starter and be able to work independently with little or no supervision.

The Senior Principal Advance Materials - Coatings job is in Andover, MA and the position is onsite.

What You Will Do:

  • Oversight of CRADs, IRADs, projects and program support.

  • Perform individual contributor workload in the leader’s subject matter discipline.

  • Team with the Section Leader in the execution of Materials and Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Discipline and Raytheon Engineering goals. 

  • Provide oversight to ensure the accuracy of technical output of each assignment based on data and analyses. 

  • Interface with other organizations across the Raytheon Enterprise

Qualifications You Must Have:

  • Typically requires a degree in Ceramics, Chemistry or Physics and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience. In absence of a degree, 14+ years of experience. An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for additional years of experience  

  • Experience in depositing thin films by various physical vapor technologies such as DC and RF magnetron sputtering

  • Experience in the characterization of thin films by optical, mechanical, and/or electrical methods

  • Experience in materials characterization, or production engineering and/or competency with the use and application of technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques.

  • Experience in military applications and/or environments

  • 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.

Qualifications We Prefer:

  • Ability to efficiently use MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint

  • Broad knowledge of materials science with ability to collaborate with SMEs

  • Experience with proposal capture process (development of compliant basis of estimates (BOEs) and white-sheet development

  • Expertise in vacuum technology

  • Experience with Failure Review Boards and/or failure analysis

  • Familiarity with the Estimate at Complete (EAC) Process

What We Offer:

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

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  • RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense. That requires expansive thinking and bold innovation – and that, in turn, requires a culture that is diverse, equitable and inclusive.

  • We embrace individuality and diversity of thought to fuel opportunity for our employees, our customers, and our communities. We work toward progress, knowing that a more inclusive world is critical to our mission. Not just in this moment, but always.

  • 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.

The salary range for this role is 118,000 USD - 246,000 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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