FPA Production Worker S4- 2nd Shift

Prattwhitney; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Production Worker S4 in the FPA area to operate equipment and build hardware in a class 100 cleanroom, wearing a full bunny suit under yellow lights. The role requires strong communication with peers, leads, support teams, and meticulous documentation.

Minimum 4 years of production experience in cleanroom fabrication or manufacturing, High School Diploma or GED, and U.S. Citizenship are required. This onsite shift is 2nd shift, 2pm–10:30pm, with overtime possible on weekends.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 4 years of production experience in cleanroom fabrication, assembly, manufacturing or equivalent.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment to build hardware in the FPA area.
• Document data on travelers and in the electronic database.
• Follow written procedures and work instructions.
• Work in a class 100 cleanroom and wear a full bunny suit.
• Collaborate with area leads and support teams.

Skills

Multitasking

Communication

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office (Excel)

Job description

Date Posted

2026-08-03

Location

United States of America - Goleta, California (US-CA-GOLETA-B01, 6825 Cortona Dr, BLDG B01)

Shift & Working Hours

2nd Shift: 2pm-10:30pm and negotiable. Onsite position.

Role Type

Onsite

Citizenship & Eligibility

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

None/Not Required. Security Clearance Status: Not Required.

Company Overview

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.

Position Summary

A Production Worker S4 (Production Specialist) in the FPA area, operates equipment and performs processes to build hardware. They are recognized as an expert within their work cell. They possess excellent written and verbal interpersonal communication skills, and routinely demonstrate an ability to prioritize their work, multitask and schedule their time. They rigorously document the processes performed in electronic tracking systems and execute tasks to ensure that equipment and processes being used are in control. Highly technical work is performed without supervision and these individuals are utilized by area leads and support teams for challenging technical assignments within their areas of expertise.

What You Will Do

• Active participation in a Safety-First work environment.
• The ability to work in a class 100 cleanroom, in a full bunny suit, under yellow lights is required.
• Utilize strong interpersonal communication skills with peers, leads, support teams and management.
• Handle fragile hardware and manually manipulate small parts during processing.
• Rigorously follow written procedures and work instructions.
• Document data on travelers and in the electronic database.
• Advanced skills in processing Focal Plane Arrays (Hybridize, Wet Etch, Photomask, Fixturing, Hotplate processing, Surface treatment, Wire bond, Metrology, inspection etc.) to build hardware.
• Execute challenging technical assignments in their work cell.
• Cross train as necessary to improve area efficiency.

Qualifications – You Must Have

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 4 years of production experience in cleanroom fabrication, assembly, manufacturing or equivalent.
• Has experience in MS Office (Excel).
• U.S. Citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications – We Prefer

• More than 4 years of production experience in cleanroom fabrication, assembly, manufacturing or equivalent.
• Experience in Hybridization, Thin Film Deposition, Photolithography, Wet Etch, or other cleanroom Focal Plane Array, fabrication work cells.
• Ability to multitask.
• Extensive knowledge/certifications for multiple work cells in the FPO area.
• Ability to work safely with chemicals and raw production materials.
• The flexibility to work occasional, voluntary overtime on weekends to meet the factory’s needs is strongly desired.

What We Offer – Company Values

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.

Compensation

Hourly range: $32-$36. The hourly range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

Contract Type

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 product.

Benefits

• 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.
• Holidays.
• Annual short-term incentive compensation programs (if applicable).
• Annual long-term incentive compensation programs (if applicable).

Additional Benefits & Conditions

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Company Description

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses - Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.