Lead Technician T5 FPA 1st Shift

Prattwhitney; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Raytheon in Goleta, CA is seeking an Operations Lead Technician (T5) in Focal Plane Operations. The role requires hands-on hardware processing, training, and serving as a technical resource for operators and engineers.

It is a 100% onsite, first-shift position with a focus on process improvements and factory readiness. The ideal candidate has extensive cleanroom experience, strong problem-solving and planning skills, and a track record of certifiable proficiency across multiple work cells.

Qualifications

• Typically requires an AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training).
• US Citizenship.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in MS Office (Excel).

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in a Safety-First work environment.
• Work in a Class 100 cleanroom while wearing a full bunny suit under yellow lighting.
• Work collaboratively with area leads.
• Serve as a technical resource for operators, engineers, and support organizations.
• Provides hands-on support for hardware processing Factory liaison for TAKT goals on Tier boards.
• Review planning documents prior to release to help catch errors.
• Coordinate Engineering and Lab Work Orders to facilitate quick turn processing.
• Perform inspections to aid process engineering and conduct second inspections when needed.
• Assist Process Engineering on special projects with supervisor approval.
• Factory POC for relevant holds to facilitate closure with the appropriate function.
• Locate missing material and implement improvements to mitigate occurrences.
• Expand certifications to cover more work cells.
• Factory POC for value stream mapping efforts and time studies.
• Monitor work cell processing supplies and tooling.
• Prepare for factory audits and resolve planning paperwork issues.

Skills

MS Office

Education

AA/AS degree

Tools

MS Office (Excel)

Job description

Location & Availability

Date Posted: 2026-08-24 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

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.

Role Summary

An Operation’s Lead Technician (T5) within Focal Plane Operations works under minimal supervision, provides advanced technical skills/techniques for manufacturing operations and continuous improvement initiatives. They work collaboratively with area leads to use their moderate to extensive experience to perform training, hands‑on hardware processing, assigned tasks while serving as a technical resource for operations. Lead Technicians are recognized as subject matter experts within multiple work cells or stages and routinely execute complex assignments with minimal supervision and evaluate workmanship inside the work cell. They demonstrate exceptional problem‑solving, communication, planning, and organizational skills while supporting process improvements, documentation accuracy, factory readiness, and production flow. This is a 100% onsite position. 1st Shift: 6AM – 2:30PM (PST) in Goleta, California. This is an onsite position.

What You Will Do

• Actively participate in a Safety-First work environment.
• Work in a Class 100 cleanroom while wearing a full bunny suit under yellow lighting.
• Work collaboratively with area leads.
• Serve as a technical resource for operators, engineers, and support organizations.
• Provides hands‑on support for hardware processing Factory liaison for TAKT goals on Tier boards.
• Where certified review plannings and Base OIs prior to release to help catch errors; and/or review released documents and bring attention to errors ahead of WIP being impacted.
• Execute/coordinate Engineering and Lab Work Orders (EWOs and LWOs) to facilitate quick turn processing and increased cycles of learning.
• Perform inspections to aide process engineering in steps that require trained assessments and perform 2nd inspections where needed.
• Assist Process Engineering on special projects with supervisor approval.
• Factory POC for relevant holds to facilitate closure with the appropriate function.
• Locate missing material and implement improvements to mitigate missing material occurrences.
• Expand their certifications to technically cover more work cells.
• Factory POC for value stream mapping efforts and time studies.
• Monitor work cell processing supplies and tooling (examples ARC masks, LCCs, Dice blades, frame handlers).
• Execute preparation for factory audits.
• Work to resolve paperwork issues for planning, Eyelit, Change Orders, EWOs and LWOs.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires an AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training)
• US Citizenship
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience
• Has experience in MS Office (Excel)

Qualifications We Prefer

• More than eight 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
• Significant experience with the EYELIT WIP tracking database.
• The flexibility to work occasional, voluntary overtime on weekends to meet the factory’s needs is strongly desired.

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. 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 product. 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 66,000 USD - 125,400 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.

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 Details

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.