Section Lead – Semiconductor Process Integration and Yield

Raytheon; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 107,500 - 204,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Raytheon Technologies is seeking a Section Lead – Semiconductor Process Integration and Yield in Andover, MA to guide a team of process integration and yield engineers across mature and evolving technologies in support of defense programs.

The role emphasizes cost control, project scheduling, staffing, and hands-on leadership on the foundry floor, with interface to operations, DoD clearance requirements, and a focus on improving yields and process capability for GaAs, GaN, GaSb processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in STEM field.
• 8+ years of experience in semiconductor processing or integration (advanced STEM degree may count for 3 years).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Review process changes and champion product improvements to improve yields.
• Allocate team resources to oversee foundry processes and correlate wafer performance to product performance.
• Oversee project schedules and costs; drive yield investigations and corrective actions across process workcenters.
• Collaborate with department manager on manpower planning, overhead control, and performance reviews.
• Support management at department, directorate, and functional leadership levels.

Skills

Section leadership

Cost account management

Task leadership

Resource planning

Process improvement

Yield optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree or PhD in STEM

Tools

Statistical Process Control software

Root cause analysis tools

DoD security clearance process

Job description

An exciting opportunity exists at Raytheon for an engineering manager to join our semiconductor foundry engineering leadership team within the RF Microelectronics / Module Design and Foundry Services Department. The Section Lead – Semiconductor Process Integration and Yield in this role would be responsible for directing a group of skilled process integration and yield engineers to fabricate advanced microelectronic devices in accordance with various technologies in support of Raytheon Technologies business products. These technologies consist of mature processes and products as well as ones undergoing technology demonstration, transition to production and low‑rate initial production. The ideal candidate will have experience in III‑V semiconductor processing, preferably in GaAs, GaN or GaSb. They will review and oversee project schedules and cost, determine team priorities, review process changes, identify and champion process improvement opportunities, work to improve process yields, and interface with operations management. They will facilitate the effective allocation of team resources in ways to support the oversight of the foundry processes, assist in identifying program and development funding needs, and foster open communication between functional teams. Presence on the foundry floor is essential for understanding technical and logistical issues. The role requires a large degree of multitasking with attention to detail while managing priorities depending on the nature of the problems and the commitments to customers and programs.

The candidate should also have Cost Account Manager experience and/or Task Leadership experience. The candidate will work with the department manager on manpower and resource planning, controlling overhead costs, developing and delivering employee performance reviews, and developing/reviewing proposals. Also, support to management at the Hardware Engineering leadership level and the engineering level is required.

Pperhaps most importantly, the candidate must have a willingness to relate to and support the needs of their employees. The section leader will have a sphere of up to 20 employees who will depend on the section lead to help guide their careers and to maximize their potential and effectiveness.

This role will be 100% on‑site and based in Andover, MA.

What You Will Do:

• Review process changes, identify and champion product improvement opportunities, work to improve product yields, and interface with operations management
• Facilitate the effective allocation of team resources in ways to support the oversight of the product performance at the next higher‑level assembly and establish correlations to wafer performance and foundry processes
• Review and oversee project schedules and costs, drive product yield investigations and understanding of failure modes, while developing corrective action plans across the process engineering workcenters
• Work with the department manager on manpower and resource planning, controlling overhead costs, developing and delivering employee performance reviews, and developing/reviewing proposals
• Support management at the department, directorate, and functional leadership levels

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelors Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) Field
• A minimum of eight (8) or more years of relevant experience with semiconductor processing or process integration (an advanced STEM degree could count for 3 years of experience)
• The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Value:

• A Master’s degree or PhD in a Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) Field
• Experience working with GaAs, GaN, and/or GaSb semiconductor processes
• Knowledge of Statistical Process control and related SPC software
• Knowledge of root cause analysis techniques
• Strong analytical skills
• Customer focus and collaboration skills
• Project scheduling and management experience
• Previous experience with a defense contractor and/or government agency
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Current DoD Secret level security clearance

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.

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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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.