Principal Semiconductor Yield Engineer

Raytheon Technologies

  • Goleta, CA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 hours ago
Date Posted: 2025-09-03Country: United States of AmericaLocation: CA602: Goleta (RVS) Bldg B01 6825 Cortona Drive Building B01, Goleta, CA, 93117 USAPosition Role Type: OnsiteU.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 RequiredPosting Title: Principal Semiconductor Yield EngineerAt 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. We have an opportunity for a Semiconductor Yield Engineer to join a small team of senior-level yield engineers working on continuous technical progress and improvement while leveraging cross-functional teams from the entire Operations team. This is an opportunity to utilize and expand your keen understanding of semiconductor processing, metrology, and failure analysis as well as your strong statistical analysis skills.What You Will Do
  • Monitoring process and product yields across multiple wafer product lines.
  • Collaboration with all levels of stakeholders (chief engineers, product engineers, process engineers, technicians, etc.) to drive continuous improvement solutions.
  • Lead RCCA and yield improvement teams and assist with scoping strategic initiatives to improve future factory performance.
  • Perform statistical analysis of large datasets to drive the organization toward applied intelligence and more automated use of big data.
  • Identifying potential yield-limiting defect sources and defining structured problem-solving activities and mining in process equipment and metrology date, product data and characterization data to identify root cause and drive corrective actions.
Qualifications You Must Have
  • Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics or a STEM degree and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.
  • Experience in Semiconductor, Manufacturing, Yield and/or process Engineering.
Qualifications We Prefer
  • Experience working with database infrastructures and performing data analysis including JMP, Minitab, Tableau (or other related software).
  • Experience leading teams through yield improvement in a semiconductor manufacturing environment to include technical writing and presentation experience – as well as experience organizing and forging teaming partnerships with all levels of Operations and Manufacturing stakeholders.
  • Experience in infrared sensor development and electro-optic sensing system manufacturing
  • experience with high mix precision electromechanical/semiconductor products in a highly regulated Operations environment
  • Experience with Design for Manufacturing process, rules, and implementation in high mix semiconductor manufacturing environment
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:Visit RVS:Explore Raytheon in Goleta:#LI-ONSITEThe 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.Privacy Policy and Terms:Click on this to read the Policy and Terms

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