Principal Engineer, Semiconductor Technical Lead

RTX•Concord, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world's 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. Raytheon has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Engineer, Semiconductor Technical Lead to join our III-V process development team within the Microelectronics/Module Design & Foundry Services Department. In this role, you will work on cutting-edge gallium arsenide, gallium nitride-based devices, and III-V focal plane array fabrication. We are seeking a highly skilled professional with a broad understanding of microelectronics processing, III-V device characteristics, reliability requirements, MMIC product performance, and failure analysis. As a Principal Engineer, Semiconductor Technical Lead, you will collaborate across all of engineering work centers in our III-V semiconductor wafer foundry to manage projects in process development, transition to production, yield improvement, and process sustainment. You will provide subject matter expertise from semiconductor fabrication perspective on reliability data, failure analysis, DC & RF test methods, MMIC performance, foundry layout, and design rules. You will also monitor progress, report on milestones, and drive foundry improvements. The ideal candidate is an innovative problem-solver with a demonstrated ability to think critically and creatively, both independently and in team settings. A strong background in microelectronics processing techniques, such as data analysis, foundry process integration, and process characterization, is essential. Excellent communication skills are key attributes when briefing leadership and driving execution amongst the team. The candidate is expected to work well in large and small, cross-functional teams, understand foundry processes, develop process improvements, establish root cause of yield drivers, drive implementation of solutions for MMIC product yield drivers and reliability failures, identify opportunities for future semiconductor processes, gather sponsorship and team resources, and execute activities. This is an onsite role and located in Andover, MA or Tewksbury, MA site, with Andover being the primary location.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum 8 years of prior relevant experience
Experience in semiconductor processing techniques including photolithography, dry etching, wet chemistry, metals evaporation, sputtering and backside processing (also knowledge of III-V device characteristics), and/or MMIC performance
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
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Nice To Haves

Experience managing and reporting on project schedules and financials
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and execute improvement initiatives
Excellent communication and coordination skills to work effectively with stakeholders
Familiarity with III-V semiconductor fabrication processes and techniques
Strong analytical and data-driven approach to problem-solving
Proficient in statistical process control and lean manufacturing methods (e.g., Six Sigma)
Experience in a data analysis software package (e.g., SQL, JMP)

Responsibilities

Lead, manage, and support both independent and contract research and development projects
Develop process development and yield improvement ideas followed by collaboration with Advanced Technology program team throughout the capture, proposal, award and execution phases of development programs
Provide subject matter expertise of major yield drivers in the semiconductor foundry and serve as the technical interface with programs on MMIC yield loss and product failures at the next higher-level assembly
Develop a semiconductor technology roadmap to identify and implement next-generation process technologies, process improvements, product yield enhancements, and identify gaps in equipment capabilities
Drive transition to production initiatives of semiconductor technologies and process modules while bridging the gap between process development and MMIC product sustainment
Create and maintain schedules for process development and yield improvement initiatives to drive execution of projects on time and within budget
Effectively communicate with senior leadership, program management and customer community on engineering project status and root cause investigations
Engage the MMIC and module design teams to develop semiconductor processes that enable product performance
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand semiconductor process interaction with MMIC performance and reliability to identify process limitations and areas for improvement
Manage engineering investments and improvement initiatives to achieve program cost and schedule, support capacity and technology roadmap objectives