Focal Plane Process Engineer

Raytheon; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Raytheon Vision Systems in Goleta, CA, seeks a Focal Plane Process Engineer with a background in semiconductor fabrication to maintain and advance infrared focal plane manufacturing. You will lead process development for flip chip bonding, precision alignment, and optical coatings in a cleanroom environment.

The role requires a STEM degree with 5+ years of relevant experience, familiarity with SEMI processes, and ability to collaborate across disciplines. Security clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience in Process or Manufacturing Engineer in an Optics, Electro-Optics, Semiconductor, Fabrication and/or Microelectronics environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage process development and improvement projects, including novel processing techniques, yield increase, throughput, and safety improvements.
• Review material in WIP, certifying operators, dispositioning out of flow material, and hands on processing of novel detector designs.
• Provide Process Ownership of flip chip bonding, diamond point turning, precision alignment, or optical coatings.
• Develop requirements and qualification plans for new equipment procurements.
• Work in a cleanroom environment with full coverall garments.

Skills

Process engineering

Cleanroom experience

Project management

Statistical process control

Python

MATLAB

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-26

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CA-GOLETA-B01 ~ 6825 Cortona Dr ~ BLDG B01

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.

Raytheon Vision Systems (RVS) is a world leader in the research, design, and manufacturing of focal plane arrays and flight-based vision systems. Our Focal Plane Operations Process Engineering department provides world class semiconductor and focal plane array manufacturing processes in support of production and development products. We have an opportunity for a talented Focal Plane Process Engineer with a background in Semiconductor Fabrication.

The Focal Plane Process Engineering department at RVS supports semiconductor fabrication of challenging Electro-Optical applications in the Space, Tactical, Airborne, and Emerging markets. Process Engineer to support and maintain Infrared Focal Plane Manufacturing. This position is to maintain and develop precision alignment, assembly, and machining processes to produce semiconductor chip stacks used in the manufacture of Infrared Focal Plane Arrays. Raytheon is manufacturing some of the world’s largest and most advanced Focal Plane Arrays and these products lead to unique requirements in flip chip bonding which will be developed and documented as part of this position.

Raytheon Vision Systems is a cross functional organization, and the ideal candidate will have breadth of knowledge in the disciplines of Mechanical Engineering, Semiconductor Process Engineering, Process control, Precision Alignment and Materials Science.

What You Will Do

• Managing process development and improvement projects, including novel processing techniques, yield increase, throughput, and safety improvements
• Responsible for reviewing material in WIP, certifying operators, dispositioning out of flow material, and hands on processing of novel detector designs
• Providing Process Ownership of flip chip bonding, diamond point turning, precision alignment, or optical coatings
• Developing requirements and qualification plans for new equipment procurements.
• Work in a cleanroom environment will full coverall garments.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience in Process or Manufacturing Engineer in an Optics, Electro-Optics, Semiconductor, Fabrication and/or Microelectronics environment.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with principles of Focal Plane Array assembly, infrared detector technology and semiconductor physics
• Project management experience
• Knowledge of statistical process control and design of experiments
• Equipment and controls system experience
• Expert level knowledge of semiconductor processing equipment, methods, and processes
• Familiarity with a cleanroom work environment (Class 100)
• Experience with industrial manufacturing equipment
• Proficiency in engineering computing, including MATLAB, Python or other related languages
• Experience with compound semiconductors, small pitch interconnects, aerospace epoxies and Infrared Optical Coatings
• Ability to collaborate well with other engineering disciplines is essential, as well as the ability to be an effective verbal and written communicator.

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.

Learn More

• Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.
• Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

This position is an onsite role – Goleta, 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 95,500 USD - 181,700 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.

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