Semiconductor Manufacturing Engineer - Goleta, CA

Prattwhitney; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 75,800 - 144,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k) match

Flexible schedules

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX's Goleta, CA facility is seeking a manufacturing engineer to oversee the assembly of Focal Plane Arrays and optical components from design to shipment. You will interpret drawings, create build plans, manage budgets, and lead corrective actions.

The role requires a STEM degree and 2+ years of relevant experience, semiconductor cleanroom exposure, and the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance. Onsite work, competitive benefits, and a salary range of 75,800 to 144,200 USD are offered.

Qualifications

• Requires a STEM degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with semiconductor cleanroom work environment and principles.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the assembly of Focal Plane Arrays and optical components from design to shipment.
• Interpret engineering drawings and specifications into build plans and schedules; manage budgets and corrective actions.
• Lead problem solving, root cause analysis, and disposition of non-conforming material to ensure quality requirements are met.

Skills

Cleanroom experience

Manufacturing engineering

Problem solving

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Eyelit MES

Semiconductor process equipment

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-07-29 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: 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 Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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. We are a manufacturing engineering team dedicated to building reliable, high-quality operations that support our company’s most important products. Our group combines hands on problem solving with data-driven decision making, and we take pride in creating processes that are safe, scalable, and efficient. We collaborate closely with production, quality, design engineering, and operations to ensure every build meets the highest standards. Day to day, we solve technical challenges, develop new methods, and drive continuous improvement across the factory. We’re a team that values ownership, learning, and trust. You’ll have the flexibility to innovate, the autonomy to make decisions, and the support of a collaborative group that genuinely wants each member to succeed. Our mission is to create an environment where people are empowered to improve processes, grow their expertise, and see the direct impact of their contributions on the products we deliver. We balance high expectations with a practical, people first culture that respects personal wellbeing and work life flexibility.

What You Will Do

• Responsible for the oversight and assembly of Focal Plane Arrays and optical components from implementation of design to shipment. Provide engineering support for the manufacturing factory, interpret engineering drawings and specifications into build plans, create schedules and oversee nonrecurring and recurring tasks to support program builds. Create and maintain Bill of Materials, generate process flow travelers, manage process and tooling activities, review and disposition defective material, manage budgets, interface with manufacturing personnel, lead problem solving efforts and corrective actions. Disposition non-conforming material with root cause and corrective action analysis as required. Perform and support First Article Inspections assuring hardware meets all quality requirements flowed down from the program.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
• Experience with semiconductor cleanroom work environment and principles.
• U.S. Citizen - 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.
• Experience with wet etch, metal-lift off, lithography, plasma cleaning or associated semiconductor processing equipment.
• Experience with Eyelit as a manufacturing execution system (MES)
• Experience with II-VI and III-V or other compound semiconductor processing.
• Knowledge of Design for Manufacturability, Six Sigma and statistical techniques.
• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment wearing full coverall garments.
• Must be self-motivated and possess good written communication skills, especially in documenting processes for assembly.

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
• Innovation

Relocation benefits are not eligible for this position.

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.

Clearance Information: This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

Location: Goleta, CA: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-goleta-ca-location

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 75,800 USD - 144,200 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
• 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.

Privacy Policy and Terms: 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.