Focal Plane Process Engineer

Raytheon; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 144,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

RTX, an aerospace and defense leader, seeks a Focal Plane Process Engineer in Goleta, CA. The role focuses on maintaining and advancing Infrared Focal Plane Manufacturing, including precision alignment, assembly, and flip chip bonding for large focal plane arrays.

The ideal candidate has a STEM degree with 2+ years in process/manufacturing engineering, plus experience in optics, microelectronics, and cleanroom environments. Onsite work with comprehensive benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) with at least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience as Process or Manufacturing Engineer in a production environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage process development and improvement projects, including novel processing techniques, yield increases, throughput, and safety improvements.
• Review WIP material, certify operators, disposition 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

Manufacturing engineering

Optics/Electro-Optics

Focal Plane Array assembly

Infrared detector tech

Statistical process control

Design of experiments

Cleanroom knowledge

MATLAB

Python

Compound semiconductors

Communication skills

Project management

Education

STEM degree

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-09-30

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:

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 RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

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 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience as Process or Manufacturing Engineer in a production environment.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience in an Optics, Electro-Optics and/or Microelectronics environment
• 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 experimentsEquipment and controls system experience
• 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: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

This position is an onsite role – Goleta, CA:

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 75,800 USD - 144,200 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.

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