Senior Process Development Engineer

Location: US-MA-ANDOVER-AR2 ~ 362 Lowell St ~ AR2 PLYMOUTH BLDG

 Position Role Type: Onsite

 U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

 Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret

 Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1 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 at Raytheon for a  Sr. Process Development Engineer  to join our III-V process development team working on gallium nitride-based devices and III-V focal plane array fabrication within the Microelectronics / Module Design & Foundry Services Department.  This role requires a broad understanding of microelectronics processing techniques such as deposition, etch, photolithography, metrology, and process characterization with expertise in one or more of these areas.  As a member of the AMS Department, the individual in this role will support and execute process development efforts, assist in process sustainment, improve product yield, develop new processes and device capabilities, and assist in the creation of new technology discriminators in a III-V semiconductor wafer foundry. 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 processes, identifying the yield and process improvement opportunities that exist, gathering sponsorship and team resources, and executing on continuous improvement activities.  Presence on the foundry floor is essential for improving various processes and quick resolution of technical issues.  An ideal candidate should possess a willingness to learn processes and fabrication techniques, tackle simple and challenging problems alike, engage coworkers, question processes, and find ways to continuously improve the way things are done.  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-site and based in Andover, MA.

Processing wafers to create FETs, MMICs, and FPAs in a cleanroom environment. 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. May provide input or guidance to lower-level professionals with tasks and assignments. Influences others regarding policies, practices, and procedures. Communicates with parties within and outside of own department. May have responsibility for communicating with parties external to the organization (e.g.,customers, vendors, etc.).

You Must Have: Typically a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM). 5 years of prior work experience semiconductor processing techniques such as:  photolithography, dry etching, metals evaporation, and optical or scanning electron microscope inspections OR a Master’s in STEM and 3 years of prior work experience OR a PhD in STEM. The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued