Etch Section Lead, Semiconductor Foundry (DoD Secret)

Raytheon; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 107,500 - 204,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Raytheon seeks an Etch Section Lead to join the Advanced Microelectronics Solutions (AMS) Department’s foundry leadership team. The role leads etch process engineers to fabricate advanced micro‑electronic devices across technology roadmaps in 24/7 foundry environments, overseeing process improvements, project oversight, cost control, and workforce planning.

The role requires leading etch operations, driving process strategy for Dry/Wet etch, managing costs and resources, and collaborating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM field or equivalent required.
• 10+ years of semiconductor processing or process integration experience; advanced STEM degree may count for 3 years.
• Must be eligible for DoD Secret clearance and U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of etch engineers supporting 24/7 foundry operation.
• Drive technical strategy for Etch (Dry Etch, Wet Etch, Wet Clean, Electroplating) processes within the foundry.
• Review process changes, champion improvement opportunities, improve process yields, and interface with operations management.
• Manage project schedules and costs, drive capital acquisition and qualification, and execute development activities for the foundry.
• Allocate team resources, identify capital investment needs, and foster open communication between functional teams.
• Partner with the department manager on manpower and resource planning, control overhead costs, deliver employee performance reviews, and develop/review proposals.
• Support management at the department, directorate, and functional leadership levels.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM field

Master’s degree or PhD in STEM field

Tools

SPC software

Job description

Raytheon seeks an Etch Section Lead to join the Advanced Microelectronics Solutions (AMS) Department’s foundry leadership team. The role leads etch process engineers to fabricate advanced micro‑electronic devices across technology roadmaps in 24/7 foundry environments, overseeing process improvements, project oversight, cost control, and workforce planning.

The role requires leading etch operations, driving process strategy for Dry/Wet etch, managing costs and resources, and collaborating with