Lead Focal Plane Engineering Support Technician

RTX•Goleta, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. 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 Vision Systems (RVS) is a world leader in the research, design, and manufacturing of focal plane arrays and flight-based vision systems. Our Focal Plane Operations Process Engineering department provides world class semiconductor and focal plane array manufacturing processes in support of production and development products. We have an opportunity for a talented Lead Engineering Support Technician with a focus in Focal Plane Manufacturing. The Engineering Support Technician will work with multifunctional teams to design new processes and solve problems in fabricating and delivering state-of-the-art Infrared Focal Plane Arrays and other components used in infrared systems; work with staff engineers in qualifying equipment for production, collect data for process metrics, maintain statistical process control (SPC), update work instructions and assist with training Operators. This position is to maintain and develop precision alignment, assembly, and machining processes to produce semiconductor chip stacks used in the manufacture of Infrared Focal Plane Arrays. Raytheon is manufacturing some of the world’s largest and most advanced Focal Plane Arrays and these products lead to unique requirements in flip chip bonding which will be developed and documented as part of this position. Specific knowledge of the processes and materials used in Infrared Detector technology is desirable, including experience with compound semiconductors, small pitch interconnects, aerospace epoxies and Infrared Optical Coatings.

Requirements

Typically requires an AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 8 years relevant experience.
Minimum 8 years of manufacturing experience
Experience working in a laboratory environment
Experience with semiconductor hardware
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Nice To Haves

Experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC)
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings or schematics.
Experience with principles of Focal Plane Array assembly and infrared detector technology.
Equipment and controls system experience.
Collaboration with higher level support staff and engineering on details and implications of test procedures and results; experience developing and delivering related technical presentations (verbal and/or written) to key stakeholders.
Specific knowledge of the processes and materials used in Infrared Detector technology is desirable, including experience with compound semiconductors, small pitch interconnects, aerospace epoxies and Infrared Optical Coatings.

Responsibilities

Managing process development and improvement projects, including novel processing techniques, yield increase, throughput, and safety improvements
Responsible for reviewing material in WIP, certifying operators, dispositioning out of flow material, and hands on processing of novel detector designs.
Providing process support of flip chip bonding, diamond point turning, precision alignment, or optical coatings
Developing requirements and qualification plans for new equipment procurements.
Ability to work in a cleanroom environment (Class 100) will full coverall garments.