Senior Multi-Discipline Engineer

About the role

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).

Responsibilities

• Assess materials based on conformance to specifications or conduct root cause failure analysis.
• Leverage knowledge of instrumental analysis with an emphasis on thermal analysis, experience with some spectroscopy and chromatography.
• Quickly turn around analysis, working with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Manage and coordinate a wide variety of simultaneous tasks within set schedule requirements, spending much of their time in the laboratory.
• Collaborate with engineers, subject matter experts, and suppliers.

Requirements

• 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.
• Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.
• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or an 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.).

Qualifications

• You Must Have:
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Material Science and Polymer Science.
• Understanding, with 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 SSBID.
• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot analytical instrument problems, perform analysis and interpret data.
• Good communication, interpersonal, planning, teaming and time management skills.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• We Prefer:
• Understanding of material testing/analysis such as hardness, adhesion tests, sample preparation, cross section, etc.
• Understanding of material safety datasheets and Military Specifications.

Benefits

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world.
• RTX values: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
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• The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD.
• The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.
• 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.
• 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.