Semiconductor Foundry Engineer I

About Raytheon

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.

An exciting opportunity exists to join our semiconductor foundry team at the Advanced Microelectronics Solutions Department (AMSD) at Raytheon in Andover, MA. AMSD develops, designs, and manufactures compound semiconductor devices, microwave/millimeter-wave integrated circuits, and modules for defense applications.

What You Will Do as a Semiconductor Foundry Engineer I

• Perform failure analysis and data analysis on semiconductor devices.
• Write software to program semiconductor foundry test equipment.
• Work in a cleanroom environment, adhering to strict protocols.
• Handle GaAs and GaN wafers with precision.
• Assist with various lithography, deposition, and etch processes.

What You Will Learn

• Advanced data analysis and trouble-shooting techniques.
• Programming test equipment for semiconductor applications.
• Test automation methodologies.
• Wafer fabrication techniques including lithography, deposition, and etch processes.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) major.
• Less than 12 months of relevant professional work experience (excluding internships).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
• Active and existing DoD Secret security clearance required after day 1.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with software like Python, Labview, MATLAB, Java, JMP.
• High level of intellectual curiosity.
• Interest in semiconductor processing.
• Strong academic background.
• Good written and oral communication skills.

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. Relocation eligibility may apply. 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 also be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position.

Clearance Information

This position requires a security clearance handled and adjudicated by DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS). More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website.

Key skills/competency

• Semiconductor devices
• Failure analysis
• Data analysis
• Test equipment programming
• Cleanroom environment
• Wafer fabrication
• Lithography
• Deposition
• Etch processes
• STEM background