Principal Engineer, Quality Engineering Security Clearance

Position: Principal Engineer, Quality Engineering with Security Clearance
Date Posted:

Country:
United States of America

Location:

MA102:
Andover MA 362 Lowell Plymouth 362 Lowell Street Plymouth, Andover, MA, 01810 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 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.

Raytheon is seeking a Principal Quality Engineer to join the Radio Frequency Components team supporting semiconductor manufacturing in Andover, MA. As a core member of the Operations Quality team, the individual in this role will be responsible for monitoring production performance, leading yield improvements and reduction of Cost of Poor Quality (CoPQ), supporting factory compliance to site policies and procedures, validating proper change control and implementation, and more.

The ideal candidate will be able to utilize semiconductor process knowledge and strong analytical and communications skills to drive cost effective quality solutions.

What You Will Do:

* Define change classification and customer communication plan

* Assess production trends using data analysis and statistical process control methods

* Engage and lead cross functional teams to address rework and scrap, drive continuous improvement, root cause and corrective action

* Participate in change control board and qualification review

* Review technical data and disposition suspect nonconforming material

* Lead continuous improvement activities through Defect Prevention Teams.

* Support audit procedural compliance

* Interface with DCMA & MDA and internal Raytheon Customers.

* Communicate best practices, audit results, and quality trends

* Interface with operators in the fab to investigate process issues Qualifications You Must Have:
* Typically requires a Bachelor's degree (in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)) and a minimum of 8 years prior relevant experience.

* 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.

* Experience in Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power point, Word, etc.)

* Experience in semiconductor manufacturing OR experience in quality, or process engineering, in a manufacturing environment. Qualifications We Prefer:
* Excellent written and verbal communications skills

* Experience working and handling products in a cleanroom environment

* Experience with III-V compound semiconductor devices including Gallium Nitride, Gallium Arsenide HEMTs and SLS IR detectors

* Ability to participate in and lead cross functional teams focused on solving technical problems

* Ability to analyze data, develop and communicate relevant conclusions to drive meaningful results.

* Experience with PFMEA (Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis), Control Plans, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Fault Detection Control (FDC), Out of Control Action Plans

* Experience working with DoD, i.e. Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), Missile Defense Agency (MDA)

* Experience with MIL-STD-883 die visual criteria, and/or microelectronics defect classification, high-power microscope inspection

* Experience in compliance audits, ISO
9001/AS9100, AS9102 First Article Inspection Reporting

* Experience in RCCA methodologies such as 8D, Fishbone, 5-WHY, Shainin Red X, Fault Tree Analysis

* Experience with internal/external customer communication

* Experience with JMP or similar software such as Minitab

What We Offer Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value:
Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation. Relocation assistance is not available 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. #LI-ONSITE 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 101,000 USD - 203,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer,…