Etch Sr Section Lead - Semiconductor Fab

RTX (Raytheon); Andover (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX (Raytheon) is seeking an engineering manager to lead the Etch Sr. Section within the RF Microelectronics/Module Design & Foundry Services department in Andover, MA.

The role directs a team of etch engineers in a 24/7 foundry environment across multiple shifts to advance GaAs/GaN/GaSb processes. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in semiconductor processing, a STEM degree, and must be eligible for a DoD Secret security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM field.
• 10+ years of semiconductor processing or process integration experience (advanced STEM degree could count for 3 years).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of etch engineers in a 24/7 foundry operation.
• Drive technical strategy for Etch processes (Dry/ Wet Etch, Wet Clean, Electroplating).
• Review process changes, champion improvements, and interface with operations management.
• Oversee project schedules and costs; drive capital acquisition and qualification.
• Allocate team resources and communicate across functional teams; identify capital needs.
• Support manpower planning, performance reviews, and proposal development.
• Support management at department, directorate, and leadership levels.

Skills

Team leadership

Cost accounting

Resource planning

Communication

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-14

Country: United States of America

Location: US-MA-ANDOVER-AR2 ~ 362 Lowell St ~ AR2 PLYMOUTH BLDG

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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.

An exciting opportunity exists at Raytheon for an engineering manager to join our semiconductor foundry engineering leadership team within the RF Microelectronics/Module Design & Foundry Services (RFMicro) Department.

The Etch Sr. Section Lead in this role would be responsible for directing a group of skilled etch process engineers to fabricate advanced microelectronic devices in accordance with various technology roadmaps in support of Raytheon Technologies business pursuits. The section lead is expected to be able to coordinate and lead and engineering team working within a 24/7 foundry environment over 5 shifts. These road maps consist of both near term efforts on the cusp of transition-to-production, as well as longer term development efforts that maintain a pipeline of innovation. The ideal candidate will have experience in III-V semiconductor processing, preferably in GaAs, GaN or GaSb. Technical knowledge of both development and sustainment of dry and wet etch processes is critical in order to guide the team and direct the technical roadmaps.

They will review and oversee project schedules and cost, determine team priorities, review process changes, identify and champion process improvement opportunities, work to improve process yields, and interface with operations management. They will facilitate the effective allocation of team resources in ways to support the oversight of the foundry processes, assist in identifying future capital investment needs, and foster open communication between functional teams. Presence on the foundry floor is essential for understanding technical and logistical issues. The role requires a large degree of multitasking with attention to detail while managing priorities depending on the nature of the problems and the commitments to customers and programs.

The candidate should also have Cost Account Manager experience and/or Task Leadership experience. The candidate will work with the department manager on manpower and resource planning, controlling overhead costs, developing and delivering employee performance reviews, and developing/reviewing proposals. Also, support to management at the Hardware Engineering leadership level and the engineering level is required.

Pplease note that the paragraph about willingness to relate to employees was split in the source. Here is the full sentence: Perhaps most importantly, the candidate must have a willingness to relate to and support the needs of their employees. The section leader will have a sphere of up to 20 employees who will depend on the section lead to help guide their careers and to maximize their potential and effectiveness.

This role will be 100% on-site and based in Andover, MA.

What You Will Do:

• Lead a team of etch engineers that support 24/7 foundry operation
• Drive technical strategy for Etch (Dry Etch, Wet Etch, Wet Clean, Electroplating) processes within the foundry
• Review process changes, identify and champion process improvement opportunities, work to improve process yields, and interface with operations management
• Review and oversee project schedules and costs, drive capital acquisition and qualification, execute process improvement and development activities for the foundry
• Facilitate the effective allocation of team resources in ways to support the oversight of the foundry processes, assist in identifying future capital investment needs, and foster open communication between functional teams
• Work with the department manager on manpower and resource planning, controlling overhead costs, developing and delivering employee performance reviews, and developing/reviewing proposals
• Support management at the department, directorate, and functional leadership levels

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelors Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) Field
• A minimum of Ten (10) or more years of relevant experience with semiconductor processing or process integration (An advanced STEM degree could count for 3 years of experience)
• The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearan