Date Posted:

2025-06-05

Country:

United States of America

Location:

CA602: Goleta (RVS) Bldg B01 6825 Cortona Drive Building B01, Goleta, CA, 93117 USA

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:

None/Not Required

About Us:
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.  

Job Summary:

A Lead Wafer Technician in a Class 100 cleanroom, provides technical support and hands on processing for Infrared Detector Wafer Processing. They will work with Engineering and Operations on development programs to facilitate quick turn processing and increased cycles of learning. They possess excellent written and verbal interpersonal communication skills, and routinely demonstrate an ability to prioritize their work, multitask and schedule their time. They rigorously document the processes performed in electronic tracking systems and execute tasks to ensure that equipment and processes being used are in control.  Highly technical work is performed without supervision and these individuals are utilized by area leads and support teams for challenging technical assignments within their areas of expertise. This is a 100% onsite position.

**1st Shift: 6:00 AM – 2:30PM and negotiable in Goleta, California. This is an onsite position.

What You Will Do:

Active participation in a Safety-First work environment.The ability to work in a class 100 cleanroom, in a full bunny suit, under yellow lights is required.Operation of semiconductor style equipment (coat, expose, develop, wet etch, hotplate, surface treatment, deposition, metrology, inspection tools, etc.) to build hardware.Handle fragile hardware and manually manipulate small parts during processing. Rigorously follow written procedures and work instructionsDocument data on travelers and in the electronic databaseAdvanced skills in photolithography (Coat, Softbake, Expose, Develop, Inspection, Wet Etch, Surface treatment, Metrology, etc.) to build hardware. Utilize strong interpersonal communication skills with peers, leads, support teams and management.

Qualifications You Must Have

Typically requires an AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training)Minimum 8 years of production experience in cleanroom fabrication, assembly, manufacturing or equivalent.Has experience in MS Office (Excel)US Citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer:

More than 8 years of production experience in cleanroom fabrication, assembly, manufacturing or equivalent.Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.Experience in Photolithography, Wet Etch, Hybridization, Thin Film Deposition or other cleanroom Focal Plane Array, fabrication work cells.Ability to work safely with chemicals and raw production materials. Ability to multitask.

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.

Learn More & Apply Now!

The salary range for this role is $68,000 to $92,000. The hourly 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.

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.

The salary range for this role is 62,000 USD - 124,000 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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