Senior Section Lead – Layout, CAD, Foundry Services

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Prattwhitney in Andover, Massachusetts is seeking an Engineering Manager for Layout & Foundry Services in the RF Microelectronics Department. You will lead a team of layout and CAD engineers to ensure accuracy in MMIC/RFIC designs and photomasks.

The role requires at least 10 years of semiconductor experience, proficiency in the Cadence suite, and U.S. citizenship for security clearance. The position offers a competitive salary range of $132,400 to $251,600 per year along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of semiconductor MMIC layout and CAD experience.
• Proficiency with Cadence suite and physical verification.
• Knowledge of III‑V semiconductor processing.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of layout and CAD engineers to create accurate layouts.
• Maintain and improve layout data management and verification.
• Ensure highest standards for design data and photomask procurement.

Skills

Leadership

Cadence suite

Team development

Automated inspection

Education

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

Job description

Overview

Engineering Manager – Layout & Foundry Services in the RF Microelectronics / Module Design & Foundry Services Department. Lead a team of layout and CAD engineers to support RFIC/MMIC design and production in Raytheon’s III‑V semiconductor foundry.

Responsibilities

• Lead a group of up to 20 layout and CAD engineers to create accurate, compliant MMIC/RFIC layouts and photomasks using Cadence Virtuoso.
• Enable rapid design flow by maintaining and improving layout data management, verification (DRC, LVS), and automation.
• Ensure highest standards for design data, reticle generation, and photomask procurement.
• Communicate and collaborate with design, production, process development, and modeling teams.
• Manage team development, career guidance, and support transition of new tools and processes to production.

Qualifications (Must Have)

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field.
• Minimum 10 years of semiconductor MMIC layout and CAD experience.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/correct maintain U.S. security clearance (DoD Secret).
• Proficiency with Cadence suite, integrated circuit layout, and physical verification.
• Knowledge of III‑V semiconductor processing, RF device/circuit characterization, and automated inspection.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience automating layout tasks and developing associated software.
• Familiarity with GaAs, GaN, SOI technologies.
• Project scheduling and management experience.
• Prior defense contractor and/or government agency experience.
• Current DoD Secret level security clearance.

Salary & Benefits

Salary range: USD 132,400 – 251,600 per year.

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability.
• 401(k) match and flexible spending accounts.
• Flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, scholar program.
• Parental leave, paid time off and holidays.

EEO Statement

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.