Raytheon
Defense
LowObservableMaterialEngineer
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“Low Observable Material Engineer at Raytheon. Skills: Low Observable (LO) weapon systems, Stealth Technology, Low Observable Material Engineering, Material and process development, System level integration, Material characterization, RF testing, Computational Electromagnetic Codes (CEM) tools. Material and process development. Characterization”
Industry & Context.
U. S. Citizen, U. S. Person, Active and transferable U. S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date, U. S. citizenship is required, Top Secret - Current security clearance, Active and existing security clearance required on day 1, Onsite position
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Active and transferable U. S. government issued security clearance, U. S. citizenship, Top Secret - Current security clearance, STEM degree, minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience, Experience in Low Observables or Radar materials, Experience in Material characterization, Experience in performance testing and/or prediction, Experience in material design, Experience in material down-select, Experience in integration on to air vehicle, Experience with customer and supplier collaboration
Nice to Have
Master’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM), High temperature LO materials characterization, testing, and integration, Experience with intrinsic property analytical techniques for the electromagnetic characterization of material, Competence in utilizing thermal analysis techniques (DMA, TMA, TGA, DSC) properties, Agile communicator, Effective interaction style that fosters collaboration with a multi-disciplined team, suppliers, and customers, Skilled at planning, prioritizing, and executing projects/programs to successful completions, Proposal Writing and Basis of Estimate (BOE) development experience, CAD software proficiency, technical programming experience (Python, C++, MATLAB, etc. ), Experience with Infrared signature analysis and control, A current active U. S. Government in-scope DoD Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP)
What You'll Do.
Material and process development
System level integration
Material performance predictions and measurement tests
Perform material measurements of constitutive and RF attenuation properties
Generate predicted material performance using Computational Electromagnetic Codes (CEM) tools
Incorporate advanced signature control techniques into deliverable products
Aid in the assessment of system performance
Material formulation and development
Fabrication process development
Composites operations support
Material testing and characterization (RF
Preparation of engineering documentation
Customer and supplier interface
Participation/leadership of and program reviews
Mentor early career engineers
Function as Materials Lead on Integrated Product Teams
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work in integrated product teams; Collaboration with a multi-disciplined team, suppliers, and customers
Communication Scope
Agile communicator; Effective interaction style
Process & Methodology
Project management, Skilled at planning, prioritizing, and executing projects/programs to successful completions
Full Job Description
**Date Posted:** 2026-05-12 **Country:** United States of America **Location:** US-AZ-TUCSON-827C ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 827C (External Site) **Position Role Type:** Onsite **U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status 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 **Security Clearance Type:** Top Secret - Current **Security Clearance Status:** Active and existing security clearance required on 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. Raytheon is an industry leader in Stealth Technology. We are involved in all phases of development, production, and maintenance of Low Observable (LO) weapon systems. You will be working on cutting-edge projects, developing next-generation materials, and integrating advanced signature control techniques into our defense systems. **What You Will Do** * You will be responsible for material and process development, characterization and system level integration in support of all Raytheon product lines and new business. * Material performance predictions and measurement tests of developmental and production systems. * You will be expected to perform material measurements of constitutive and RF attenuation properties and generate predicted material performance using Computational Electromagnetic Codes (CEM) tools. * You will work in integrated product teams to incorporate advanced signature control techniques into deliverable products and aid in the assessment of system performance. * Material formulati
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