Materials Characterization Engineer

Date Posted:

2026-07-06



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-RTRC K ~ 411 Silver Ln ~ RTRC K



Position Role Type:

Onsite



U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.



Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required



Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do

The individual will work on multi-disciplinary teams to develop and execute complex materials characterization and investigation plans.  Communication of results and scientific interpretation is expected through preparation of professional technical reports and presentations. 

The candidate may manage small to medium projects that require advanced knowledge of materials characterization instruments. Frequently will work autonomously with limited oversight from the group manager. Occasionally will coach and review the work of less senior professionals and collaborate with others regarding policies, practices, and procedures.

The preferred candidate will have demonstrated applied materials characterization experience built on a strong foundational knowledge of processing, properties, and microstructure relationships of engineering materials. Working in a hands-on laboratory environment and experience with failure analysis investigations is expected in this role. 

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.

• Direct experience with a variety of materials characterization methods is required.  Hands-on experience with at least several of the capabilities listed below, in a professional environment, is required.

• Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM, FIB) and associated analytical techniques (EDS, EBSD, WDS, etc.)

• Optical Microscopy

Qualifications We Prefer

• PhD in Materials Science & Engineering or related field

• Focused Ion Beam (FIB) experience highly beneficial

• X-ray Computed Tomography (CT) experience beneficial

• TEM experience beneficial

• Image Analysis

Learn More & Apply Now

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. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

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 Assistance Act.

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