Sr. Materials Engineer
Company: Raytheon
Location: Boston
Posted on: January 28, 2026
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Job Description:
Date Posted: 2026-01-21 Country: United States of America
Location: US-MA-ANDOVER-AN2 ~ 352 Lowell St ~ AN2 HAMPSHIRE BLDG
Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or
Immigration Status Requirements: 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 Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret
Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance
required after day 1 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 Mechanical
Engineering, is looking for a Materials Engineer to join our team
in Andover, MA. This role is to support program hardware design and
development and production activities. A qualified candidate will
have a background and experience in metallurgy and evaluating
materials and processes used within product design and/or
manufacturing. This position will offer a qualified candidate the
opportunity to support material selections during design,
development, and manufacturing of hardware, and support failure
analysis activities associated with a wide range of product
applications. The role will involve evaluation of a variety of
materials, with a focus on metals and coatings, and validation and
verification that materials and processes used on product meet
design and program requirements. Tasks will require critical
thinking to solve challenging problems and careful attention to
detail on procedures and documentation of results. Collaboration
with design engineers, manufacturing engineers, subject matter
experts, and suppliers is required. A candidate must be able to
manage and coordinate a wide variety of simultaneous tasks within
set schedule requirements. What You Will Do: 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 meet product/program
commitments The Sr. Materials Engineer job is in Andover, MA and
the position is onsite. Qualifications You Must Have: Typically
requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Materials Science and
Engineering or Metallurgy and a minimum of 5 years of prior
relevant experience. In absence of a degree, 9 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 manufacturing methods (i.e. Casting, Forging, Mill
Products, Heat Treatment, Furnace Brazing, Additive Manufacturing)
Qualifications We Prefer: Experience working with metals in design
and development (material selections) and/or 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 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 different bodies of work and
conflict resolution styles What We Offer: Our values drive our
actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more
connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect,
Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation. Learn More & Apply
Now! 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. LI-SM4 As part of our commitment to maintaining a
secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select
steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office
locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site,
hybrid or remote. 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. 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 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
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