Process Engineer

Process Engineer – Raytheon Vision Systems

Raytheon Vision Systems (RVS) is a world leader in the research, design, and manufacturing of focal plane arrays and flight‑based vision systems. The Focal Plane Process Engineering department supports semiconductor fabrication for challenging electro‑optical applications in aerospace markets. This role focuses on maintaining and developing precision alignment, assembly, and machining processes for infrared focal‑plane arrays.

Goleta, CA 93117, USA (CA602:
Goleta (RVS) Bldg B01 6825 Cortona Drive Building B01)

Onsite, full‑time

No clearance required; U.S. citizenship required.

• Managing process development and improvement projects, including novel processing techniques, yield increase, throughput, and safety improvements.
• Reviewing material in WIP, certifying operators, dispositioning out‑of‑flow material, and hands‑on processing of novel detector designs.
• Providing process ownership of flip‑chip bonding, diamond point turning, precision alignment, or optical coatings.
• Developing requirements and qualification plans for new equipment procurements.
• Working in a cleanroom environment with full coverall garments.

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or a STEM field; less than 2 years relevant experience.
• Experience as a Process or Manufacturing Engineer in an engineering environment.

• Experience with focal‑plane array assembly, infrared detector technology, and semiconductor physics.
• Project management experience.
• Knowledge of statistical process control and design of experiments.
• Equipment and controls system experience.
• Expert level knowledge of semiconductor processing equipment, methods, and processes.
• Familiarity with a Class 100 cleanroom environment.
• Experience with industrial manufacturing equipment.
• Proficiency in engineering computing (MATLAB, Python, or similar).
• Experience with compound semiconductors, small‑pitch interconnects, aerospace epoxies, and infrared optical coatings.
• Strong collaboration skills and effective verbal & written communication.

• Values driven organization with Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs.
• Health‑insurance benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term & long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, employee scholar program, parental leave, paid time off, holidays.
• Salary range: $62,900 – $119,700 per year (dependent on experience).

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates may be asked to attend interview steps in‑person at our office locations. The application window is approximately 40 days from posting; this may be adjusted based on business needs. The role is U.S. based; pay structure may vary for U.S. territories.

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