Materials Engineer 1 - Design and Development

Date Posted:

2026-10-16



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

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Job Summary:

The Materials and Process Engineering Department, part of the Mechanical Engineering organization, is seeking a Materials Engineer to join our Design and Development team in Andover, MA. In this role, the candidate will support program hardware design, development, and production activities.

A qualified candidate will perform a range of recurring materials engineering tasks, including drawing reviews, solder finish assessments, peer reviews, product material and part justification analyses, and evaluations of materials and processes used in product design and manufacturing.

This position provides the opportunity to influence material selection decisions throughout the design, development, and manufacturing lifecycle, while working with a wide variety of hardware designs and applications. The role also involves evaluating a variety of materials and conducting validation and verification activities to ensure materials and processes meet design and program requirements. Tasks will require strong critical‑thinking skills, the ability to solve complex problems, and careful attention to detail in following procedures and documenting results. Collaboration with design engineers, manufacturing engineers, subject matter experts, and suppliers is essential. Candidates must be able to manage and coordinate multiple simultaneous tasks within defined schedule requirements.

Responsibilities to Anticipate:

• Support hardware design, development, and production by performing materials engineering tasks such as drawing reviews, solder finish assessments, peer reviews, and material/part justification analyses.
• Evaluate materials and manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with design and program requirements, including conducting validation and verification activities.
• Support material selection decisions throughout the design, development, and manufacturing lifecycle across a wide range of hardware applications.
• Collaborate with design engineers, manufacturing engineers, subject matter experts, and suppliers while managing multiple concurrent tasks and maintaining high attention to detail in documentation and procedures.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) or equivalent experience and less than 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with defense‑related programs, projects, or products
• Familiarity with engineering drawings
• Ability to write clear technical reports summarizing analyses
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong communication, interpersonal, planning, and time‑management skills
• ABET accreditation preferred but not required

What We Offer

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• Relocation Eligibility

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• Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:
• Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite.

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 62,900 USD - 119,700 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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