Senior Principal Ceramics Engineer

RTX • Andover, MA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

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 Hardware Engineering, is looking for a Senior Principal Ceramics Engineer to join our Advanced Materials Section in Andover, MA. A qualified candidate will have a strong background in ceramic materials, processing, and characterization. This position will offer a qualified candidate the opportunity to research and develop new materials. A candidate must be able to manage and coordinate a wide variety of simultaneous tasks within set schedule requirements. This candidate will become part of a multi-disciplined team.

Requirements

• Typically requires a university degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience.
• Experience in working on programs or projects or products associated with the Defense Industry
• Experience in mechanical and/or chemical analysis methods and characterization techniques
• 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
• Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Materials Science/Engineering, Ceramics, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, or related disciplines
• Strong verbal and communication skills, proven capability interacting with cross-functional teams, interacting with teammates of varied experience (students, professors, industry members)
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to determine root cause and solutions to problems in an expeditious manner.
• Highly skilled in troubleshooting, problem solving, and analysis
• Experience writing proposals, white papers, and patent applications.
• Ability to lead and execute project work independently
• Demonstrate multi-task capabilities in fast paced environment.
• Understanding of technology transfer to manufacturing and process release concepts
• Experience working with engineering drawings
• Understanding of material safety datasheets, military specifications, and ASTM test methods
• Ability to write concise technical reports summarizing analyses
• Demonstrated ability to lead and complete scientific based projects including failure analysis investigations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong communication, interpersonal, planning and time management skills

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical leader for materials development, identifying new research paths and guiding a team on research and testing.
• Be viewed as an expert and serve as a subject matter expert to the organization in ceramics, with deep knowledge in processing and characterization.
• Familiarity with furnaces/kilns, vacuum systems, high pressure systems, and other processing equipment is also expected.
• Prepare white papers and proposals for both internal and external research funding.
• Provide mentorship and shoulder-to-shoulder empirical experience for engineers.
• Work independently or through leadership of teams to solve the hardest materials challenges.
• Travel requirements: as needed to support programs and work with vendors

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior