Senior Research Engineer

Date Posted : 2025-10-17

Country :

United States of America

Location :

TX190 : 2501 West University, McKinney 2501 West University , McKinney, TX, 75070 USA

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 :

DoD Clearance : Secret

Raytheon is seeking a highly motivated Senior Research Engineer with experience in nanomaterials, ceramics and / or MEMS processing to help us design and provide proof of concept solutions for the next generation of high-performance Electro-Optic materials and subsystems. You will work with a multidisciplinary team of scientists, engineers and technicians to design, fabricate, rapid prototype and test new generation game-changing solutions / products. This position is located on-site in McKinney Texas.

Primary Responsibilities

Develop and troubleshoot synthesis processes.

Perform trade studies and characterization studies and other forms of analysis to predict component / system performance.

Plan and carry out high impact, complex engineering projects as directed.

Apply a wide range of standard techniques to tasks across a number of fields where the work is complex and will determine applications under limited direction.

Work with nanomaterials, acids, bases, and other chemicals in a lab environment on a daily basis.

Interact with external collaborators to strengthen existing research projects.

Investigate topics wider than their initial focus area and develop skills outside of their area of expertise when needed.

Contribute to the preparation of new funding proposals for sponsored research

Basic Qualifications / Experience Requirements

5+ years of experience or equivalent experience in a relevant nano-materials, chemistry, physics, material science engineering, or materials science field.

Nano-materials synthesis, fabrication and / or applications

Cleanroom experience

Experience developing test plans and procedures

Training will be provided on all of the necessary equipment, but the candidate must be prepared to work independently as needed.

The successful candidate will be self-motivated and capable of working independently but also successfully collaborate with researchers from different technical backgrounds.

Candidate must be accountable, have initiative, be innovative, with a positive can-do attitude.

Contribute to programs, working both as an individual and in small teams.

Build and sustain positive relationships with team members and actively participate and encourage team, work and group activities.

Strong critical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills

Good presentation and organizational skills

Good verbal and written communications skills

Proven ability to work in a team and to establish and maintain effective professional working relationships, including with peers across disciplines.

Recording and documenting data into a database system as well as keeping a lab notebook

Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook).

Must be a U.S. Citizen, as this position requires an active U.S. Security Clearance and will require the ability to access U.S. only data systems.

Ability to obtain U.S. Secret security clearance and special access clearable.

Desired Qualifications :

LabVIEW experience preferred

COMSOL experience preferred

Experience with MEMS

Good working background in the use of laboratory equipment and measuring devices

Excellent presentation and organizational skills

Excellent verbal and written communications skills

Preferred Education :

PhD with 3+ years of experience or equivalent experience in a relevant nano-materials, chemistry, physics, material science engineering, or materials science field.

This requisition is eligible for an employee referral award. ALL eligibility requirements must be met to receive the referral award.

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

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 82,000 USD - 164,000 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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