Senior Section Lead – Layout, CAD, Foundry Services

Raytheon; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 132,400 - 251,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Raytheon in Andover, MA, seeks an Engineering Manager to lead the Layout and Foundry Services team. This role involves spearheading a team of engineers, overseeing RFIC/MMIC layout processes, and ensuring production readiness.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in layout and automation using Cadence tools. A Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and ten years of relevant experience are required, along with U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Secret clearance.

Benefits include competitive salary, health insurance, and professional development programs.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years of semiconductor MMIC layout and CAD experience.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and possess an active DoD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Foundry Layout/CAD team for layout creation.
• Maintain and improve layout data management and documentation.
• Ensure high standards for layout data preparation and procurement.
• Perform data checks and peer reviews.
• Manage and develop the team.

Skills

RFIC/MMIC layout

CAD experience

Automation

Layout management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field

Tools

Cadence CAD tools

Job description

Location: US-MA-ANDOVER-AR1 ~ 358 Lowell St ~ AR1 DUKES BLDG

We are Raytheon Technologies, a leader in defense and aerospace solutions. An exciting mandate exists for an Engineering Manager to spearhead our Layout and Foundry Services team within the RF Microelectronics / Module Design & Foundry Services Department.

The Senior Section Lead – Layout, CAD, Foundry Services will lead a team of layout and CAD engineers that support Raytheon’s RFIC/MMIC designers. Responsibilities include generating fully compliant and verified layouts and photomasks that feed our in‑house III‑V semiconductor foundry, streamlining design flow, and ensuring production readiness.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in RFIC/MMIC layout, verification, and automation using the Cadence suite, and in the preparation of photomasks for III‑V foundry equipment. Knowledge of III‑V processing, RF device characterization, and automated inspection is expected.

The successful candidate will also lead the team, mentor staff, and play a key role in propelling design‑flow efficiencies, tool development, and process transition to production, while fostering employee growth. The section lead will manage up to 20 engineers.

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

What You Will Do

• Lead the Foundry Layout/CAD team to enable MMIC/RFIC design through layout creation in Cadence Virtuoso.
• Maintain and improve layout data management, DRC, LVS, documentation, and automation to support a rapid design flow.
• Ensure the highest standards for layout data preparation, reticle building, and photomask procurement.
• Perform data checks, documentation, peer reviews, and communicate efficiently with design, production, and process teams.
• Manage and develop the team, supporting management at department, directorate, and functional levels.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field.
• At least ten (10) years of relevant semiconductor MMIC layout and CAD experience.
• U.S. citizenship required; active DoD Secret clearance required.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Proficiency with Cadence CAD tools.
• Experience with integrated‑circuit layout and physical verification.
• Experience in automating layout tasks and developing associated software.
• Familiarity with semiconductor processing and manufacturing concepts such as GaAs, GaN, SOI.
• Project scheduling and management experience.
• Previous experience with a defense contractor and/or government agency.
• Current DoD Secret level security clearance considered an advantage.

What We Offer

Salary range: 132,400 USD – 251,600 USD. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, holidays, and other unit‑specific benefits.

Eligible applicants may receive annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs, depending on level and collective‑bargaining agreements. This role is U.S.-based; if the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, appropriate pay and benefits apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the notice date; the window may vary.

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.