Software Automation Engineer

RTX•Andover, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Raytheon is seeking a Software Automation Engineer. This role is focused on designing, developing, and sustaining automation and data‑engineering solutions within a specialized semiconductor fabrication environment. The Engineer will build high‑reliability data pipelines and integrating automation technologies with semiconductor manufacturing equipment and workflows.

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.
Experience in system design, data pipeline development, and/or database optimization.
Proficiency in Python, C++, Java, JavaScript and/or relevant automation tool integration software.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

Background in semiconductor manufacturing, high‑tech operations, or advanced robotics.
Experience building scalable data systems suited for high‑frequency, high‑integrity industrial environments.
Knowledge of fab automation workflows, MES integration, APC/FDC applications, and user‑focused tool development.
Familiarity with semiconductor equipment communication protocols (e.g., SECS/GEM)

Responsibilities

Modernize fab‑level data and automation systems, including database structures, stored procedures, views, indexing, and ETL/ELT pipelines.
Transition legacy file‑based data transfer mechanisms to real‑time event‑driven architectures facilitated by SECS/GEM.
Integrate system designs with MES, equipment controllers, SPC platforms, and automation layers (SECS/GEM and related standards).
Build and maintain robust pipelines enabling ingestion of tool telemetry, sensor streams, metrology results, and manufacturing events.
Develop data models and curated tables/snapshots to support engineering, operations, yield, and automation systems.
Drive automation initiatives that reduce manual intervention, increase equipment uptime, and improve fab throughput.
Enhance automated recipe selection, process parameter feedback, and closed‑loop control mechanisms.
Develop targeted software applications that address specific fab workflow needs, including tool interfaces, dashboards, and automation utilities.
Work closely with process engineering, equipment engineering, automation/IT, and operations teams to align technical implementations with fab objectives.
Mentor junior engineers and share best practices in systems design, data engineering, and automation development.