Chemical & Materials Engineer I (Elastomers)

This position is in Tucson, AZ and the position is onsite.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and less than 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience in chemistry and general laboratory equipment (i.e. FTIR, TGA, DSC, SEM/EDS, ovens, thermometers, calipers, and microscopes)

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience working in "wet labs," interpreting safety data sheets, and understanding common chemical safety procedures
• The ability to perform and managing high volume, highly technical work
• Chemistry degree (e.g. analytical, general, or organic)
• Experience reading and interpreting technical specifications
• Understanding of material testing/analysis such as: hardness, adhesion tests, sample preparation procedures, and cross sectioning

What You Will Do:

• Test a wide array of elastomers and gaskets for compliance to drawings, specifications, and program application.
• Work in a "wet lab," observing all safety procedures and common lab protocols.
• Write scientific reports using generated data to support technical dispositions.

What You Will Learn:

• How to perform material testing using FTIR, DSC, hardness gauges, mechanical testing machines, and more
• How to follow written test instructions and test a wide array of materials for compliance
• Reading and interpreting numerous types of requirements and specifications

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.

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• 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.

The salary range for this role is 55,000 USD - 107,000 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 Assistance Act.

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