Semiconductor Manufacturing Engineer II

RTX • Goleta, CA

9d • $75,800 - $144,200 • Onsite

About The Position

Raytheon Vision Systems is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support the research, design, and manufacturing of focal plane arrays and flight-based vision systems. The role oversees assembly of focal plane arrays and optical components from design implementation through shipment, supporting safe, scalable, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing operations. The engineer works closely with production, quality, design engineering, and operations, applying hands-on problem solving and data-driven decision-making to resolve technical challenges and improve factory processes.

The position is onsite in Goleta, California, and involves working in a semiconductor cleanroom while wearing full coverall garments and adhering to cleanroom principles. U.S. citizenship and an active, existing DoD Secret clearance after the first day are required; the candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance. The position may also involve leading projects and contributing to an Integrated Product Team. The posted salary range is $75,800–$144,200.

Requirements

• Typically requires a STEM degree and two years of prior relevant experience.
• Engineering experience.
• U.S. citizenship; must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance.
• Active and existing DoD Secret clearance required after day one.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with wet etch, metal-lift off, lithography, plasma cleaning, or associated semiconductor processing equipment.
• Experience with II-VI, III-V, or other compound semiconductor processing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Working knowledge of military and commercial manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of Design for Manufacturability, Six Sigma, and statistical techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects and work as part of an Integrated Product Team.
• Ability to relay tooling design and Design for Manufacturability concepts to design functions.
• Knowledge of creating assembly planning and work instructions.
• Experience in a semiconductor cleanroom work environment and knowledge of cleanroom principles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee assembly of focal plane arrays and optical components from design implementation through shipment.
• Provide engineering support for manufacturing operations, including interpreting engineering drawings and specifications and translating them into build plans.
• Create and maintain bills of materials, process flow travelers, and work instructions.
• Develop and implement assembly planning and tooling concepts to support production.
• Manage process and tooling activities, review and disposition defective materials, and lead problem-solving efforts and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and design engineering teams to ensure manufacturing processes meet quality and performance standards.
• Support first article inspections to ensure hardware meets program quality requirements.
• Work in a semiconductor cleanroom wearing full coverall garments and adhering to cleanroom principles.
• Lead projects and contribute as part of an Integrated Product Team to meet program goals.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 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
• Holidays
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage; payments are not guaranteed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level