Principal Electrical Engineer - Failure Analysis

RTX • Andover, MA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

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. The Electrical Analysis - Northeast section of the Materials & Process Engineering Department is seeking an individual to fulfill the role of a Principal Electrical Failure Analysis Engineer. 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 Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience. In absence of a degree, 12+ years of experience. An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for additional years of experience
• Experience in electronic component failure analysis
• Experience in using electrical test equipment.

Nice To Haves

• 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

• The position requires the ability to 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.
• Researching, investigating, and experimenting with various new failure analysis techniques.
• Work on several analyses concurrently.
• Participating and collaboration across the department to work with engineers in other disciplines such as materials and chemistry.

Benefits

• Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
• Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
• Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
• Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees