Process Engineer - Manufacturing Ramp

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

Job summary

Raytheon Goleta is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to lead ramping of new and expanding manufacturing operations in semiconductor/microelectronics. You will coordinate with process engineers, facilities, and external contractors to ensure smooth equipment installations and site readiness.

The role requires 5+ years in process/manufacturing engineering in optics/electro-optics/semiconductor environments; travel may be required; cleanroom work with protective gear may be necessary.

Qualifications

• Degree in STEM with 5+ years of experience in process/manufacturing engineering.
• Experience in optics/electro-optics/semiconductor/microelectronics environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and implementation of process ramp activities for new and expanding manufacturing operations.
• Partner with process engineers, facilities teams and external contractors to ensure utilities, equipment installations, and factory infrastructure meet process requirements.
• Collaborate with program managers and engineering stakeholders to build and maintain integrated ramp schedules, resource plans, and readiness metrics.
• Drive cross-functional communication to align factory staff, equipment owners, and support teams on ramp execution plans and technical requirements.
• Monitor process performance during early builds and transitions, implementing corrective actions and continuous improvements.
• Support commissioning, qualification, and handoff of new processes and tools to sustaining engineering and operations teams.
• Develop requirements and qualification plans for new equipment procurement.

Skills

Process engineering

Manufacturing engineering

Semiconductor processing

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Metrology tools

Thermal processing equipment

Vacuum processing equipment

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-16

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 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 across multiple domains. We have an opportunity for a talented Senior Process Engineer with a background in project execution and coordination.

The ideal candidate will have past experience scaling up operations or transitioning manufacturing operations between sites. The candidate will work with other process engineers and skilled technicians to support procurement of new equipment, relocation of existing processes, and manufacturing startup.

The candidate should have technical proficiency in the manufacture of semiconductor components and assemblies or microelectronics using solvent and adhesive stations, thermal and vacuum processing equipment, and metrology tools. The candidate should also have proficiency and comfort in interfacing with multiple functions including Product Engineering, Facilities, Environmental Health and Safety, Factory Management, Equipment Engineering and Process Engineering.

What You Will Do

• Lead the planning, execution, and implementation of process ramp activities for new and expanding manufacturing operations.
• Partner closely with process engineers, facilities teams and external contractors to ensure utilities, equipment installations, and factory infrastructure meet process requirements.
• Collaborate with program managers and engineering stakeholders to build and maintain integrated ramp schedules, resource plans, and readiness metrics.
• Drive cross‑functional communication to align factory staff, equipment owners, and support teams on ramp execution plans and technical requirements.
• Monitor process performance during early builds and transitions, implementing corrective actions and continuous improvements.
• Support commissioning, qualification, and handoff of new processes and tools to sustaining engineering and operations teams.
• Developing requirements and qualification plans for new equipment procurement.

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 Engineering in an Optics, Electro-Optics, Medical, Semiconductor, Fabrication and/or Microelectronics environment.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with principles of semiconductor processing and metrology equipment
• Demonstrated success in site readiness, factory startup, or greenfield manufacturing projects
• Knowledge of safety, regulatory, and quality compliance requirements in production environments
• Project management and reporting experience
• Knowledge of statistical process control and design of experiments
• Financial forecasting scope, schedule, and cost to report Estimate-At Completion (EAC)
• Ability to travel
• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment with full coverall garments.

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.

Role Type Definition

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.

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.

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The salary range for this role is 95,500 USD - 181,700 USD. The salary range provided is a g