Principal Electrical Engineer - Failure Analysis

RTX•Andover, MA

4d•$107,500 - $204,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical Analysis - Northeast section of the Materials & Process Engineering Department is seeking an individual to fulfill the role of a Principal Electrical Engineer - Failure Analysis. This position will support programs and their mission of performing electrical component evaluations and root cause failure analysis. This position requires the knowledge and understanding of electrical schematics, circuit analysis, digital processing, RF analysis, die level analysis, and the materials of electrical components (metal wire bonding, substrates, solder, adhesives, & encapsulants). The devices evaluated can range from simple passive devices to complex microcircuits as well as cables, connectors, motors, etc.

Requirements

Typically requires A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience.
Experience in failure analysis
Experience in using electrical test equipment.
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

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
Knowledge of reading electrical schematics and circuit analysis
Familiarity with component data sheets and drawings
Data collection and presentation skills to write a cogent report, supporting the analysis conclusion and if necessary, present the data and findings
Technical working knowledge of electrical components and their application

Responsibilities

Work through each step of an analysis, which may include external visual photo-documentation, electrical test, non-destructive troubleshooting, environmental testing, x-ray evaluation, destructive testing, decapsulation, cross-sections, internal visual photo-documentation, scanning electron microscope (SEM) evaluation, and writing a detailed final report.
Operate the available laboratory equipment such as microscopes, oscilloscopes, power supplies, multimeters, LCR analyzers, curve tracers, semiconductor parameter analyzers, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, frequency generators, signal generators, power meters, hi-pot testers, megohmmeters, laser millers, plasma etchers, chemical jet etchers, bond puller, etc.
Work on several analyses concurrently.
Participate and collaborate across the department to work with engineers in other disciplines such as materials and chemistry.
Research, investigate, and experiment with various new failure analysis techniques.