Principal Failure Analysis Engineer

Raytheon Technologies Corporation; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Raytheon Technologies Corporation seeks a Principal Electrical Failure Analysis Engineer in Andover, MA. The role involves performing electrical component evaluations and root cause failure analysis, requiring strong knowledge of electrical schematics and circuit analysis. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and relevant experience.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off and holidays

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience in electronic component failure analysis.
• Experience in lab management.

Responsibilities

• Performing root cause failure analysis and writing detailed final reports.
• Lead Engineer supporting the Incoming Inspection process.
• Maintain and develop test instructions for the section.

Skills

Electronic component failure analysis

Lab management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Date Posted:

2025-05-14

Country:

United States of America

Location:

MA113: Andover MA 352 Lowell Hampshir 352 Lowell Street Hampshire, Andover, MA, 01810 USA

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:

DoD Clearance: Secret

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.

The Electrical Analysis - Northeast section of the Materials & Process Engineering Department is seeking an individual to fulfill the role of a Principal Electrical Failure Analysis Engineer. This position will support programs and their mission of performing electrical component evaluations and root cause failure analysis. This position requires the knowledge and understanding of electrical schematics, circuit analysis, digital processing, RF analysis, die level analysis, and the materials of electrical components (metal wire bonding, substrates, solder, adhesives, & encapsulants). The devices evaluated can range from simple passive devices to complex microcircuits as well as cables, connectors, motors, etc.

What You Will Do:

• Performing data entry to log in all incoming work for the entire section

• Lead Administrator for our database which contains historical technical work

• Lead Engineer supporting the Incoming Inspection process

• Lead Engineer supporting the Part Recovery and Trending operation

• Performing root cause failure analysis and writing detailed final reports

• Maintain and develop test instructions for the section

• Maintain and organize recipes for the Destructive Physical Analysis of PEMs

• Maintain an inventory of available test fixtures

• Maintain an inventory of all lab equipment

• Provide metrics and cost estimates

• Lead Engineer to coordinate transportation of hardware between labs

• Lead Engineer to coordinate procurement requests

• Participate in the capital equipment process

• Researching new failure analysis capabilities and techniques

• Lead Engineer maintaining the chemical inventory for the section

• Lead Engineer coordinating metrology of required test equipment

• Participate and organize audit schedules

• Lead Engineer to ensure ESD compliance within the lab

• Participate in the report review and approval process

The Principal Electrical Engineer - Failure Analysis job is in Andover, MA and the position is onsite.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience. In absence of a degree, 12+ years of experience. An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for additional years of experience

• Experience in electronic component failure analysis

• Experience in lab management

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Knowledge of electrical component evaluations and root cause failure analysis

• Familiarity with component data sheets and drawings

• Data collection and presentation skills to write a cogent report, supporting the analysis conclusion and if necessary, present the data and findings

• Technical working knowledge of electrical components and their application

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.

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• 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.

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The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 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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