Principal Propellant Chemist
Principal Propellant Chemist
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$ 203000 - 203000
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United States of AmericaLocation:
AZ807: RMS AP BldgEast Hermans Road Building 807 Tucson AZ 85756 USAPosition Role Type:
OnsiteAt 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 todays mission and stay ahead of tomorrows threat. Our team solves tough meaningful problems that create a safer more secure world.
TheMaterials Engineering Department (NESW) which functionswithin the Mechanical Products Team is looking for a propellant chemist with chemical analysis and nonmetal materials application experience to join our team in Tucson Arizona. This fully onsite position will offer a qualified candidate the opportunity to engage our energetic suppliers in assessment of propellant properties engage subject matter experts within Raytheon and the industry as well as conduct standard chemical laboratory analysis and perform handsontesting of materials including adhesives polymers tapes composites and various other production materials. The role will support all phases of product life cycle (including design development and production) for a multitude of programs. Analyses will cover a wide range of topics from propellant chemistry propellant processing mechanical properties failure analysis material characterization development process improvement and obsolescence. Energetic work is expected to be approximately to time supporting energetic assessments with the remaining of the time supporting material characterization in our laboratory. Tasks will require careful attention to detail fundamental scientific and material knowledge project management skills chemistry laboratory skills testing of materials and documentation of results.Collaboration with engineers subject matter experts and suppliers is required. Candidate must be able to manage and coordinate a wide variety of simultaneous tasks within set schedule requirements.This candidate will become part of a multidisciplined team.
What You Will Do:
Support Programs in assessing supplier data from energetic suppliers. Trouble problems and provide solutions to problems at suppliers. This will require travel at times to energetic suppliers to support root cause corrective action.
Assessing materials based on conformance to specifications.
Conducting hands on testing of materials using a variety of laboratory techniques and instrumentation at our Tucson Facility
Conducting standard chemical analysis laboratory testing using a verity of instrumentation including: FTIR SEMEDS GCMS LC NMR TGA DSC DMA
Method and test plan development
Leading various characterization and design projects
Following standard written protocols and utilizing a variety of databases
Teaming with subject matter experts and management to understand material usage.
Consistent engagement with engineers subject matter experts and management to provide project status updates
Documentation and communication of results and findings
The PrincipalPropellant Chemist job is in Tucson AZ and the position is onsite.
Qualifications You Must Have:
Typically requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry 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 using propellant mixers and standard laboratory equipment (i.e. ovens thermometers calipers and microscope)
Experience in Instrumental Analysis techniques (i.e. FTIR UVVis DSC DMA TMA TGA Rheology GCMS NMR ICPOES HPLC GPC SEM EDS)
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.
Qualifications We Prefer:
Equivalent MOS: 89D (US Army); 2171 (US Marine Corps) 4B0X1 (US Air Force)
Demonstrated ability to apply analytical chemistry principles to industry applications.
Specific majors: ACS certified Chemistry degree with strong analytical/instrumentation skills
Understanding of Polymer Chemistry
Understanding of Systems Engineering
Understanding of material safety datasheets and Military/Industrial Specifications
Knowledge of data analysis modeling and simulation statistics and various computational techniques for complex multivariable problems.
Strong communication interpersonal planning and time management skills
Demonstrated strong written and verbal scientific communication skills
Demonstrated ability to lead and complete multidisciplined scientific based projects including failure analysis investigations
Ability to write concise technical reports summarizing analyses
MS Office (Excel Word PowerPoint)
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.
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The salary range for this role is 101000 USD 203000 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 candidates 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 shortterm disability longterm 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 collectivebargaining agreement.Hired applicants may be eligible for annual shortterm and/or longterm incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collectivebargaining 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 companys 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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Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
