Principal FPA Process Development Engineer

Job description

**Date Posted:**

2025-08-26
**Country:**

United States of America
**Location:**

MA102: Andover MA 362 Lowell Plymouth 362 Lowell Street Plymouth, Andover, MA, 01810 USA
**Position Role Type:**

Onsite
**U.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 clearance
**Security Clearance:**

DoD Clearance: Secret

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:**

An exciting opportunity exists at Raytheon Missiles & Defense (RMD) for a **_Principal FPA Process Development Engineer_** to join our focal plane array wafer process development fabrication team in the Advanced Microelectronics Solutions (AMS) Department.

RMD is a technology and innovation leader.

We produce a broad portfolio of advanced technologies including, missile defense systems, radars, precision weapons, and command and control systems, which directly contribute to protecting our nation and our war fighters.

We value a company with different perspectives and styles of tackling the world’s most complex challenges and toughest threats.

Raytheon Technologies offers employee benefits such as a 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, 401(k) – Savings & Investment Plans, Paid Time Off, Student Loan Repayment Plans, Educational Assistance, and Parental Leave.

As a member of the AMS Department, the individual in this role will join the focal plane array wafer fabrication development team and will be responsible for improving current structures, developing new structures, and proposing new areas to explore.

The individual will also lead and execute process maturation efforts and interface with the production engineering team.

In order to succeed at this role, the candidate should have a versatile background and experience in various aspects of wafer fabrication including two or more of the following areas: metals/dielectric deposition, etch, and photolithography.

Presence on the foundry floor is essential for improving various processes and quick resolution of technical issues.

A broad understanding of other aspects of semiconductor processing, metrology, device physics, and electrical testing is desirable.

The role requires a large degree of multitasking with attention to detail while managing priorities depending on the nature of the problems.

The ability to work well in small, cross-functional teams is essential.

The role requires collaborative team work and communication of project status.

Experience in design of experiments, hands-on process development, and project management skills are preferred.

This role will be **100% on-site** and based in **Andover** , **MA** .

**Qualifications You Must Have:**

+ Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 Years of experience with:
+ IR detection and Focal Plane Arrays
+ Experience in semiconductor processing techniques including photo lithography, dry etching, metals evaporation, and inspections
+ Experience in semiconductor process development
+ The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance.

U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

**Qualifications We Prefer:**

+ MS or Ph.D. degree in engineering (such as chemical, materials science, electrical) or science (such as physics, chemistry) with a focus on semiconductors
+ Semiconductor characterization including Scanning Electron Microscopy
+ Broad knowledge related to semiconductor processing, device physics, and data analysis
+ Experience with characterizing, understanding, and improving semiconductor device performance and reliability
+ Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate complex ideas effectively
+ Ability to lead and coordinate technical projects with cross-functional teams
+ Ability to perform process development in the foundry on a wide array of process equipment

**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.

The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 USD.

The salary 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.

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.

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