{"id":1180336,"url":"https://alion.io/job/global-hr-focal-plane-process-engineer-2","title":"Focal Plane Process Engineer","company":{"id":5891,"name":"Global HR","domain":"globalhr.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/globalhr","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":true,"is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":100,"open_postings":22,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":10,"computed_at":"2026-09-24T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Industrial Engineering","role_family":"Industrial Engineering","seniority":"junior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Goleta, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":62900,"max":119700,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":119700},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":2,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"MATLAB","optional":false},{"name":"Python","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-24T13:35:03Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-24","last_verified_at":"2026-09-24T20:27:46Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":0,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":0},"description":"Date Posted:\n2026-09-24\n\nCountry:\nUnited States of America\n\nLocation:\nUS-CA-GOLETA-B01 ~ 6825 Cortona Dr ~ BLDG B01\n\nPosition Role Type:\nOnsite\n\nU.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:\nU.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.\n\nSecurity Clearance Type:\nNone/Not Required\n\nSecurity Clearance Status:\nNot RequiredAt 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.\nRaytheon 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. We have an opportunity for a talented Focal Plane Process Engineer with a background in Semiconductor Fabrication.\nThe Focal Plane Process Engineering department at RVS supports semiconductor fabrication of challenging Electro-Optical applications in the Space, Tactical, Airborne, and Emerging markets. Process Engineer to support and maintain Infrared Focal Plane Manufacturing. 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. Raytheon is manufacturing some of the world’s largest and most advanced Focal Plane Arrays and these products lead to unique requirements in flip chip bonding which will be developed and documented as part of this position.\nRaytheon Vision Systems is a cross functional organization, and the ideal candidate will have breadth of knowledge in the disciplines of Mechanical Engineering, Semiconductor Process Engineering, Process control, Precision Alignment and Materials Science.\nWhat You Will Do\nManaging process development and improvement projects, including novel processing techniques, yield increase, throughput, and safety improvements\nResponsible for reviewing material in WIP, certifying operators, dispositioning out of flow material, and hands on processing of novel detector designs\nProviding Process Ownership of flip chip bonding, diamond point turning, precision alignment, or optical coatings\nDeveloping requirements and qualification plans for new equipment procurements.\nWork in a cleanroom environment will full coverall garments.\nQualifications You Must Have\nTypically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and less than 2 years of prior relevant experience.\nU.S. Citizen - U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.\nQualifications We Prefer\nExperience with principles of Focal Plane Array assembly, infrared detector technology and semiconductor physics\nProject management experience\nKnowledge of statistical process control and design of experiments\nEquipment and controls system experience\nExpert level knowledge of semiconductor processing equipment, methods, and processesFamiliarity with a cleanroom work environment (Class 100)\nExperience with industrial manufacturing equipment\nProficiency in engineering computing, including MATLAB, Python or other related languages\nExperience with compound semiconductors, small pitch interconnects, aerospace epoxies and Infrared Optical Coatings\nAbility to collaborate well with other engineering disciplines is essential, as well as the ability to be an effective verbal and written communicator. \nWhat We Offer\nOur 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.\nLearn More & Apply Now!\nPlease 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.\nThis position is an onsite role - Goleta, CA:Visit RVS:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zixvFAC2kAExplore Raytheon in Goleta:https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-goleta-ca-location\nAs part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.\nThe salary range for this role is 62,900 USD - 119,700 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. 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