Senior Research Engineer

Date Posted: 2023-11-07 Country: United States of America Location: TX190: 2501 West University, McKinney 2501 West University , McKinney, TX, 75070 USA Position Role Type: Onsite Job opportunity RTX is seeking a highly motivated Sr 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. Qualifications / Experience Requirements: A PhD with 5 years of experience or equivalent experience in a relevant nano-materials, chemistry, physics, chemical, material science engineering, or materials science field. Exceptions are possible with demonstrated equivalent expertise. Nano-materials synthesis and or applications. Cleanroom experience. LabVIEW experience preferred. Training will be provided on all 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. Experience in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint. 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. Excellent presentation and organizational skills. Excellent 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. This requisition is eligible for an employee referral award. All eligibility requirements must be met to receive the referral award. RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms.