Date Posted:
2026-07-31
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
At 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 today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.
The Materials and Process Engineering Department, part of the Hardware Engineering organization, is seeking a Materials Engineer to support Global Chemical Substance Operations within our Design and Development team in Andover MA. This role is critical in ensuring our products meet worldwide chemical substance regulations and customer-specific compliance requirements throughout their lifecycle.
The role will involve evaluation of a variety of materials and verification/validation that materials and processes used on products follow contract-specific requirements related to global chemical substance regulations. Tasks will require critical thinking to solve challenging problems and careful attention to detail on procedures and documentation of results. Collaboration with design engineers, manufacturing engineers, subject matter experts, and suppliers is required. A candidate must be able to manage and coordinate a wide variety of simultaneous tasks within set schedule requirements. The ideal candidate will have experience in materials engineering, regulatory compliance, global substance regulations (REACH, RoHS, TSCA, etc.), and the ability to assess material risks, obsolescence, and suitable alternatives for hardware products.
What You Will Do
Support Global Chemical Substance Operations by evaluating materials, processes, and components used in product design and manufacturing for compliance with regulations such as REACH, RoHS, and other global directives.
Conduct material-level compliance assessments during hardware design reviews and production activities.
Ensure proper verification and validation of material compliance and maintain detailed documentation in accordance with established procedures.
Support process improvements, standardization efforts, and digital capabilities related to global chemical substances.
Prepare and deliver compliance reports, material declarations, and regulatory submissions.
Interface with internal teams (design engineering, manufacturing engineering, supply chain) and external suppliers to collect accurate material composition data.
Recommend compliant substitutes or alternate materials in coordination with design engineers, suppliers, and subject matter experts.
Develop, enhance, and maintain tools, databases, and reporting methods used for chemical substance tracking and compliance documentation.
Identify and manage risks related to material obsolescence, restricted substances, emerging regulations, and material substitutions.
Reviewing program Bill of Materials (BOMs) against current Global Chemical Substance requirements (e.g., EU REACH, NAS411-1, etc.)
Maintain compliance scheme for International and European regulations of handling hazardous chemicals
Analyze other EU regulatory compliance requirements related to chemicals for import and export and support business departments in their compliance procedures (RoHS, PIC, Waste regulation, etc.)
Enacting plans to maintain compliance with, and mitigate risk triggered by, international global chemical regulations
Providing subject matter support to functions and programs, managing arising issues and triggering activities to support compliance when required
Engage subject matter experts (SME) to support programs in their substitution to alternative chemistries
The Materials Engineer II (Global Chemical Substances) job is in Andover, MA and the position is onsite.
Qualifications You Must Have
Typically requires A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field.
Experience in global chemical regulations (i.e. REACH (SVHC reporting, Annex XVII), RoHS (material restrictions), TSCA, and similar standards)
Qualifications We Prefer
Experience working on programs, projects, or products associated with the Defense Industry
Experience working with engineering drawings
Ability to analyze materials for compliance risk, obsolescence trends, and substitution impacts.
Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across engineering, regulatory, and supply chain teams.
Experience with material compliance tools, substance declaration systems.
Experience with global and/or regional product regulations and in regulations of national authorities.
Experience with mechanical and/or chemical analysis methods and characterization techniques
Ability to write concise technical reports summarizing analyses
Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Strong communication, interpersonal, planning and time management skills
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with coworkers from different communities and cultures
Manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast paced engineering environment.
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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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 68,900 USD - 131,100 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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