Senior Focal Plane Test Engineer

RTX • Westford, MA

2d • $82,000 - $164,000 • 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. Raytheon is a world leader in high altitude imaging sensors. As such, we in the Advanced Product Solutions department provide the United States Government and International Partners with remote sensing systems, for time critical intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) operations. Our ISR Information and Intelligence Engineering group develops algorithms and software for processing, optimizing, and creating intelligence products from these sensors. We are seeking a Senior Focal Plane Test Engineer to work on our team. As a team member, you will be working on state-of-the-art Focal Plane Array for our imaging systems with some of the most advanced capabilities available. This position offers an exciting opportunity to grow technically and broaden capabilities while proudly contributing to unique solutions that truly make a difference. We look forward to having you on the team.

Requirements

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years’ of prior work experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years’ of prior work experience.
• Experience with II-VI or III-V semiconductor materials and processes.
• Experience with detector physics.
• Experience with MS Office 365.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with design, development, and production of packages for all types of FPAs.
• Experience with Focal Plane Array technology covering the visible through LWIR spectral range.
• Experience with computer languages including Python.
• Systems performance modeling using NV-IPM, SSPEED or PY-BSM.
• Experience with radiometrics and the ability to calculate flux levels.

Responsibilities

• Generate/review focal plane array requirements.
• Assemble, test, and troubleshoot test systems, circuit boards, cables, and hardware assemblies in accordance with technical drawings.
• Provide technical support for setting up tests at the Focal Plane lab.
• Assemble, maintain, and repair system equipment at the Focal Plane lab.
• Support lab testing for both Engineering and Operations.
• Make continuous improvement suggestions and participate in initiatives to improve productivity and process efficiency.
• Apply computer skills to access and input data via computer interface, automated equipment, or test equipment.
• Complete tasks and communicate effectively, both orally and written.
• Deliver work with a keen attention to cost and schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the FPA group as well as programs, supply chain, operations, and the quality department to maintain a positive and productive work environment.

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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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