Senior Section Lead – RF Production Test, Semiconductor Fab

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Raytheon in Andover is seeking a Senior Section Lead for RF Production Test within the semiconductor foundry engineering team. The successful candidate will direct test engineers, manage project schedules, and drive initiatives to improve production yields.

Ideal applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree in STEM, possess ten years of semiconductor testing experience, and have U.S. citizenship for security clearance. Benefits include competitive salary and comprehensive health coverage.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in semiconductor testing.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance required.
• Advanced STEM degree may equate to three years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily operations of the DC and RF production test areas.
• Champion improvement opportunities and enhance yields.
• Oversee project schedules and manage team resources.

Skills

Semiconductor testing

DC and RF testing

Project scheduling

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field

Master’s degree or Ph.D. in a STEM field

Tools

Test systems development

Job description

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 more than 100 years of experience and 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.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Section Lead – RF Production Test, Semiconductor Fab to join our semiconductor foundry engineering leadership team within the RF Microelectronics/Module Design & Foundry Services Department. The role will direct a group of test engineers to perform DC and RF in‑process testing on Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuits (MMICs) fabricated in our on‑site foundry. The candidate will manage project schedules and costs, drive improvement initiatives, enhance yields, and interface with operations and higher‑level leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct daily operations of the DC and RF production test areas of our semiconductor foundry.
• Identify and champion improvement opportunities, work to improve yields, and interface with operations management.
• Review and oversee project schedules and costs, drive capital acquisition and qualification.
• Facilitate the effective allocation of team resources and assist in identifying future capital investment needs.
• 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

• Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) field.
• Ten (10) years of relevant experience in semiconductor testing, including both DC and RF. An advanced STEM degree may count for three years of experience.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government‑issued security clearance. DoD Secret clearance required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in a STEM field.
• Extensive experience developing test systems and associated software.
• Experience with GaAs, GaN, GaSb, and/or acoustic semiconductor processes.
• Experience in semiconductor process engineering, especially automated inspection and pick‑and‑place operations.
• Strong analytical, customer focus, and collaboration skills.
• Project scheduling and management experience.
• Prior experience with a defense contractor or government agency.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Benefits & Compensation

Competitive salary range: $132,400 – $251,600 USD. Eligible to receive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, staff assistance program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Benefits vary by business unit and collective‑bargaining agreement. Short‑term and long‑term incentive compensation programs may be available.

Location: 358 Lowell St, Andover, MA (AR1 DUKES BLDG). Full‑time on‑site position.

U.S. citizenship required for security clearance. DoD Secret clearance required and must be maintained after day one.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. RTX provides affirmative action for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with Section 503 and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.