FPA Production Work S4 1st Shift

Job description

**Date Posted:**

2025-10-06
**Country:**

United States of America
**Location:**

CA602: Goleta (RVS) Bldg B01 6825 Cortona Drive Building B01, Goleta, CA, 93117 USA
**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:**

None/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.

**Job Summary:**

A Production Worker S4 (Production Specialist) in the FPA area, operates equipment and performs processes to build hardware.

Utilizes their advanced processing experience to trouble shoot and resolve issues with production support teams.

Works closely with area leads to optimize area efficiency.

Rigorously documents processes performed in electronic tracking systems.

Executes tasks to ensure that equipment and processes being used are in control.

May assist in outlining tasks and checking other’s work for correctness.

Routine work is performed without supervision.

This is a 100% onsite position.

**1st Shift** - employee must start work after 5AM and before 12PM (PST), standard working hours are 6AM – 2:30PM and negotiable in Goleta, California.

**Responsibilities to Anticipate:**

+ 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.
+ Process Focal Plane Arrays (Hybridize, Wet Etch, Photomask, Fixturing, Hotplate processing, Surface treatment, Wire bond, Metrology, inspection etc.) to build hardware.
+ 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
+ Utilize strong interpersonal communication skills with peers, leads, support teams and management.
+ Cross train as necessary to improve area efficiency
+ Execute specialized communications (pass downs) if operating during 2nd or 3rd shift hours.

**Basic Qualifications:**

+ High School Diploma or GED
+ US Citizenship
+ Minimum 4 years of production experience in cleanroom fabrication, assembly, manufacturing or equivalent.
+ Has experience in MS Office (Excel)

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ More than four years of production experience in cleanroom fabrication, assembly, manufacturing or equivalent.
+ Experience in Hybridization, Thin Film Deposition, Photolithography, Wet Etch, 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:**

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs.

Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

**Additional Information:**

+ The salary range for this role is Goleta Ca, Zone 2 **$25.65 - $48.11** ; however, Raytheon considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

**_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 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.

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._

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Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

Required Skill Profession

Other General