Date Posted:

2024-04-17

Country:

United States of America

Location:

MA112: Andover MA 358 Lowell St Dukes 358 Lowell Street Dukes, Andover, MA, 01810 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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Job Summary :

A n exciting opportunity exists at Raytheon for a Materials & Process Development Engineer to join our materials development team working on diamond and III-nitride based devices within the Advanced Microelectronics Solutions (AMS) Department. This role requires a broad understanding of materials fabrication, CVD diamond growth, materials characterization, and deposition systems.

As a member of the AMS Department, the individual in this role will serve as a materials development engineer to lead and execute programs to fabricate new materials and test their properties. The individual will also serve as a process development engineer assisting in foundry sustainment activities, providing equipment support, and supporting the development of new wafer fabrication processes and device capabilities. The chosen candidate is expected to be an innovative and creative thinker capable of probing issues and reaching solutions both independently and in a team environment. A significant portion of the role involves developing proof of concept demonstrations of novel semiconductor materials and processes to create new technology discriminators in a III-V semiconductor wafer foundry. Presence on the foundry floor is essential for improving various processes, quick resolution of technical issues, and executing on continuous improvement activities. The role requires a large degree of multitasking with attention to detail while managing priorities depending on the nature of the problems and the commitments to customers or program leads.

This role will be 100% on-sit e and based in Andover, MA.

Responsibilities to Anticipate :

• Development / optimization of CVD diamond reactors and growth processes.

• Supporting the foundry’s III-V process development efforts through wafer movement, equipment sustainment, and process improvement activities.

• Exploration of novel material structures for next generation devices and pursuit of contract R&D opportunities.

• Coordinating in-house material R&D activities, presenting to internal and external customers, and assisting with program capture activities.

• Expected to work well in small, cross-functional teams, assist in pursuing contract R&D, and assist in transitioning processes into production.

• May manage small projects or processes within area of responsibility.

• Work autonomously with limited oversight.

• Communicates with parties within and outside of own department. May have responsibility for communicating with parties external to the organization (e.g. customers and suppliers).

  Basic Qualifications :

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years’ of prior work experience OR an Advanced degree in a related field and minimum 3 years’ of prior work experience. A PhD can account for 5 years of experience as required for this position.

• Experience in materials / epitaxial growth.

• Experience in maintaining and utilizing CVD diamond growth equipment.

• 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.

  Preferred Qualifications :

• Experience troubleshooting a diverse set of fabrication equipment in addition to establishing qualification and preventative maintenance procedures.

• Ability to clearly and succinctly document and present process development status in a team meeting.

• Experience in statistical process control and lean manufacturing methods (e.g., Six Sigma).

• Communication skills with the ability to communicate ideas effectively.

• Experience with semiconductor processing, device physics, and data analysis.

• Ability to work with large datasets.

• Experience in a data analysis software packages (e.g. MATLAB, Python, SQL, JMP).

• Ability to lead and coordinate technical projects with diverse and cross-functional teams.

• Experience with characterizing, understanding, and improving semiconductor device performance and reliability.

  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.

Clearance Information:

This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

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The salary range for this role is 77,000 USD - 163,000 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/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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