Date Posted:
2025-08-12Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
MA113: Andover MA 352 Lowell Hampshir 352 Lowell Street Hampshire, Andover, MA, 01810 USAPosition Role Type:
OnsiteU.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearanceSecurity Clearance:
DoD Clearance: SecretAt 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.
The Electrical Analysis - Northeast section of the Materials & Process Engineering Department is seeking an individual to fulfill the role of a Principal Electrical Failure Analysis Engineer.
This position will support programs and their mission of performing electrical component evaluations and root cause failure analysis.
This position requires the knowledge and understanding of electrical schematics, circuit analysis, digital processing, RF analysis, die level analysis, and the materials of electrical components (metal wire bonding, substrates, solder, adhesives, & encapsulants).
The devices evaluated can range from simple passive devices to complex microcircuits as well as cables, connectors, motors, etc.
What You Will Do:
The position requires the ability to work through each step of an analysis, which may include external visual photo-documentation, electrical test, non-destructive troubleshooting, environmental testing, x-ray evaluation, destructive testing, decapsulation, cross-sections, internal visual photo-documentation, scanning electron microscope (SEM) evaluation, and writing a detailed final report.
Operate the available laboratory equipment such as microscopes, oscilloscopes, power supplies, multimeters, LCR analyzers, curve tracers, semiconductor parameter analyzers, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, frequency generators, signal generators, power meters, hi-pot testers, megohmmeters, laser millers, plasma etchers, chemical jet etchers, bond puller, etc.
Researching, investigating, and experimenting with various new failure analysis techniques.
Work on several analyses concurrently.
Participating and collaboration across the department to work with engineers in other disciplines such as materials and chemistry.
The Principal Electrical Engineer - Failure Analysis job is in Andover, MA and the position is onsite.
Qualifications You Must Have:
Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.
In absence of a degree, 12+ years of experience.
An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for additional years of experience
Experience in electronic component failure analysis
Experience in using electrical test equipment.
Qualifications We Prefer:
Knowledge of reading electrical schematics and circuit analysis
Familiarity with component data sheets and drawings
Data collection and presentation skills to write a cogent report, supporting the analysis conclusion and if necessary, present the data and findings
Technical working knowledge of electrical components and their application
What We Offer:
Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world.
At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.
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 products.
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The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 USD.