Electroplating Process Engineer

Raytheon; Lompoc (CA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off & holidays

Employee Scholar Program

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Raytheon Vision Systems seeks an Electroplating Process Engineer in Lompoc, CA, to join the 3D Integration and Imaging Sensors group. You will support fabrication operations, optimize plating processes, and own manufacturing activities for plating equipment.

You'll work in a fast-paced, technically demanding environment applying advanced materials and 3D integration to RF devices and EO imaging systems. Onsite role with strong emphasis on process improvement.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree and 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in electroplating, material science, chemical/ manufacturing engineering, wafer fabrication or semiconductor environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for electroplating processes in a wafer fabrication clean room.
• Maintain and optimize processes, train personnel, and ensure safe operations.
• Own and support manufacturing activities for plating processes and equipment.
• Maintain process controls; troubleshoot issues to improve yields and meet specs.
• Document operating instructions and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Electroplating

Materials Science

Chemical Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Wafer Fabrication

Semiconductor

Education

STEM degree

Tools

Electroplating equipment

Process control tools

Job description

Location

US-CA-LOMPOC-L01 ~ 425 Commerce Ct ~ BLDG L01

Date Posted

2026-08-20

Country

United States of America

Position Role Type

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status

Not Required

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 Vision Systems (RVS) is growing! RVS is a world leader in Advanced Packaging and Materials Research and Development. We have an immediate opportunity for an Electroplating Process Engineer to join our 3D Integration and Imaging Sensors group. This is an opportunity to contribute to a team developing cutting-edge solutions for RF devices and EO imaging systems by leveraging 3D integration technologies and state of the art materials. You will solve some of the most challenging customer requirements while working in a fast-paced highly technical environment developing and implementing leading technologies. We provide the opportunity for non-stop learning - the rewards of succeeding at this level make RVS a compelling place to grow your career.

What You Will Do

• Support fabrication operations by providing technical support in fabrication processes; working with a team of technicians and engineers in a wafer fabrication clean room setting.
• Maintaining current processes, optimizing existing processes, and training in safe and efficient operations of the Electroplating process cells.
• Taking ownership and responsibility for supporting the manufacturing activities of plating processes and equipment.
• Sustaining processes to meet product specifications & manufacturing process flows, maintaining operating instructions for process and equipment.
• Maintaining statistical process controls for process optimization; trouble shoot and resolve process issues to support the manufacturing process and improve work cell process yields.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience in Electroplating, Material Science, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Engieering, Wafer Fabrication and/or Semiconductor.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience in a 200mm manufacturing environment.
• Experience with sustaining existing electroplating processes to meet product specifications & manufacturing process flows, maintaining operating instructions for process and equipment.
• Ability to solve technical problems, project ownership, meeting deadlines, and multitasking.
• Thorough sense of ownership, drive, and dedication to continuous improvement.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross functional teams to improve processes.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills, including technical writing for summarizing data and findings, writing process and equipment specifications and work instructions.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

This position is an onsite role – Lompoc, CA:

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As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

• 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.
• This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.
• RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.
• RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.