Diamond Point Turning Process Engineer in Goleta, California

Date Posted:

2025-02-24

Country:

United States of America

Location:

CA745: Goleta 75 Coromar Bldg B02 75 Coromar Drive Building B02, Goleta, CA, 93117 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Posting Title: Diamond Point Turning Process Engineer

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.

Raytheon Vision Systems (RVS ) is a world leader in the research, design, and manufacturing of focal plane arrays and flight-based vision systems. Our Focal Plane Operations Process Engineering department provides world class semiconductor and focal plane array manufacturing processes in support of production and development products across multiple domains. We have an opportunity for a talented Diamond Point Turning Process Engineering.

The Focal Plane Process Engineering department at RVS supports semiconductor fabrication of challenging Electro-Optical applications in the Space, Tactical, Airborne, and Emerging markets. Seeking a Principal Process Engineer to support and maintain Diamond Point Turning (flycutting) processes. This position is to maintain and develop precision alignment, assembly, and machining processes to produce semiconductor chip stacks used in the manufacture of Infrared Focal Plane Arrays. Specific knowledge of the processes and materials used in Infrared Detector technology, including experience with compound semiconductors, small pitch interconnects, aerospace epoxies and Infrared Optical Coatings. Raytheon Vision Systems is a cross functional organization, and the ideal candidate will have a breadth of knowledge in the disciplines of Mechanical Engineering, Semiconductor Process Engineering, Process Control, Precision Alignment and Materials Science..

The candidate should have technical proficiency in the manufacture of semiconductor components or microelectronics as well as proficiency and comfort in interfacing with multiple functions including Product Engineering, Systems Engineering, Quality, Mechanical Design Engineering, Factory Management, Equipment Engineering and Process Engineering.

What You Will Do

• Develop and implement flycutting processes to achieve high-precision surfaces on various Semiconductor materials.

• Optimize existing flycutting processes to improve efficiency, reduce cycle times, and enhance product quality.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, production, and quality assurance, to ensure seamless integration of flycutting processes into manufacturing workflows.

• Conduct regular process audits and implement corrective actions to maintain process stability and consistency.

• Utilize statistical process control (SPC) techniques to monitor and analyze process performance.

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to flycutting processes and equipment.

• Stay current with industry advancements and emerging technologies in precision machining and flycutting.

• Provide technical guidance and training to production personnel on flycutting processes and best practices

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or a STEM degree in a related field and a minimum of 8 years’ experience of related experience. Or an advanced degree with 5 years of related experience.

• Experience in precision machining and process engineering, with a focus on flycutting.

• The Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government issued clearance is required. U.S. Citizenship is required as only US citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with principles of Focal Plane Array assembly, infrared detector technology and semiconductor physics

• Knowledge of statistical process control and design of experiments

• Equipment and controls system experience

• Strong knowledge of materials science and machining principles.

• Proficiency in using CAD/CAM software and CNC programming.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Familiarity with a cleanroom work environment (Class 100)

• Experience with industrial manufacturing equipment

• Proficiency in engineering computing, including MATLAB, Python or other related language

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.

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• 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.

This position is an onsite role – Goleta, CA:

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The salary range for this role is 112,000 USD – 224,000 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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