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Raytheon · 18 hours ago

Principal Materials Engineer

Andover, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$108K/yr - $204K/yr

8+ years exp

Raytheon is a company dedicated to helping the nation and its allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. They are seeking a Principal Materials Engineer to support program hardware design, development, and production activities, focusing on metallurgy and materials evaluation. The role involves collaboration with various engineering teams and managing multiple tasks to ensure material selections meet design and program requirements.

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No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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 met product/program commitments

Qualification

Materials ScienceMetallurgyMetal Alloy SystemsMetal Manufacturing MethodsCorrosion FundamentalsMechanical Analysis MethodsTechnical Report WritingProject ManagementPlanning SkillsCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTime ManagementConflict ResolutionCollaboration

Required

Typically requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Materials Science and Engineering or Metallurgy and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience. In absence of a degree, 12+ 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 design and development

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

DoD Clearance: Secret

Preferred

Experience in evaluation of metals for use in products

Experience working on programs, projects, or products associated with the Defense Industry

Experience working with engineering drawings

Experience with metal manufacturing methods including Casting, Forging, Mill Products, Heat Treatment, Furnace Brazing, Additive Manufacturing

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

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with coworkers from different communities and cultures

Demonstrated ability to work with colleagues who represent a variety of background of work and conflict resolution styles