Wafer Production Worker S3- 2nd Shift

Prattwhitney; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 37,195 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX in Goleta, California is seeking a Production Worker S3 (Production Associate Senior) to operate equipment and perform wafer-related processes in a 100% onsite cleanroom environment. The role requires U.S.

citizenship, 2+ years of production experience, and the ability to follow procedures; includes a 2nd shift (2PM–10:30PM PST) with onsite work and available benefits and incentive programs. You will document data, work with leads and senior operators, and contribute to safety-first

Qualifications

• US Citizenship is required to access information under program/contract.
• Minimum 2 years of production experience in cleanroom fabrication, assembly, manufacturing or equivalent.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience in MS Office (Excel).

Responsibilities

• Active participation in a Safety-First work environment.
• Work in a class 100 cleanroom, in a full bunny suit, under yellow lights.
• Accurately perform individual process steps for wafer-related work (mount, demount, coat, expose, develop, wet etch, hotplate, surface treatment, inspection); for deposition and metrology to build hardware.
• Work with supervision, leads and senior operators to meet area goals.
• Handle fragile hardware and manipulate small parts during processing.
• Rigorously follow written procedures and work instructions.
• Document data on travelers and in the electronic database.
• Execute specialized communications (pass downs).

Skills

MS Office (Excel)

Production experience

Multitask

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required 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. A Production Worker S3 (Production Associate Senior) in the Wafer area, operates equipment and performs processes to build hardware. They perform tasks to ensure that equipment and processes being used are in control. They focus on accurately performing single process steps on production hardware. They observe and utilize leads and senior operators to troubleshoot and resolve issues with production support teams. They take direction from area leads and supervision to optimize efficiency. They are required to rigorously documents processes performed in electronic tracking systems. Routine work is performed with minimal supervision. This is a 100% onsite position. **2nd Shift - 2PM –10:30PM (PST) in Goleta, California. This position is onsite.

What You Will Do:

• Active participation in a Safety-First work environment.
• The ability to work in a class 100 cleanroom, in a full bunny suit, under yellow lights is required.
• Accurately perform individual process steps for wafer (mount, demount, coat, expose, develop, wet etch, hotplate, surface treatment, inspection); for deposition (Evaporation, Sputter, Liftoff Processes) and metrology to build hardware.
• Work with supervision, leads and senior operators to meet area goals.
• Handle fragile hardware and manipulate small parts during processing.
• Rigorously follow written procedures and work instructions
• Document data on travelers and in the electronic database
• Execute specialized communications (pass downs)

Qualifications You Must Have:

• High School Diploma or GED
• US Citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under program/contract
• Minimum 2 years of production experience in cleanroom fabrication, assembly, manufacturing or equivalent.
• Has experience in MS Office (Excel)

Qualifications We Prefer:

• More than 2 years of production experience in cleanroom fabrication, assembly, manufacturing or equivalent.
• Experience in Photolithography, Wet Etch, Hybridization, Thin Film Deposition or other cleanroom Focal Plane Array, fabrication work cells.
• Ability to work safely with chemicals and raw production materials.
• Ability to multitask.
• The flexibility to work occasional, voluntary overtime on weekends to meet the factory’s needs is strongly desired.

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

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.

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.

The hourly range for this role is $27 to $32/hour. The hourly 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

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.

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 product

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.

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.

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.

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.