Raytheon Technologies

Section Lead – Layout, CAD, Foundry Services

Raytheon Technologies$107K — $204K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) field.
  • Minimum of eight years relevant experience in semiconductor MMIC layout and CAD.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
  • Proficiency in CAD software tools, especially Cadence suite is preferred.
  • Experience in integrated circuit layout and physical verification.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the Foundry Layout/CAD team to support MMIC/RFIC design.
  • Enable accurate and rapid design flow through effective layout data management.
  • Ensure high standards for design layout data and photomask preparation.
  • Perform data checks, documentation, and peer reviews while communicating across teams.
  • Manage and develop staff while supporting leadership functions at various levels.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
  • Life insurance and both short-term and long-term disability coverage.
  • 401(k) matching program and flexible spending accounts.
  • Flexible work schedules and employee assistance program.
  • Employee Scholar Program for educational advancement.
Full Job Description

Date Posted:

2026-06-23

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MA-ANDOVER-AR1 ~ 358 Lowell St ~ AR1 DUKES BLDG

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

An exciting opportunity exists at Raytheon for an Engineering Manager to lead our Layout and Foundry Services team within the RF Microelectronics / Module Design & Foundry Services Department. The Section Lead 6 Layout, CAD, Foundry Services in this role would be responsible for leading a group of highly skilled layout and CAD engineers tasked with supporting Raytheon 2s RFIC/MMIC designers and responsible for generating fully compliant and verified layouts and photomasks that drive production tools in our own III-V Semiconductor foundry. This role is pivotal in enabling an efficient design flow and key to ensuring successful RFIC/MMIC products that unleash the full potential of the microelectronic devices in support of Raytheon Technologies business pursuits.

The ideal candidate will possess experience in RFIC/MMIC layout, verification, and automation using the Cadence layout suite, as well as in the preparation of photomasks with process overhead structures and data generation for III-V semiconductor foundry equipment. Good knowledge of III-V semiconductor processing steps, RF device/circuit characterization, and automated inspection are also expected.

The successful candidate will also provide leadership in improving the design flow and develop tools in support of standard processes as well as process developments and their transition to production. Perhaps most importantly, the candidate must have a willingness to relate to and support the needs of their employees. The section leader will have a sphere of up to 20 employees who will depend on the section lead to help guide their careers and to maximize their potential and effectiveness.

This role will be 100% on-siteand based inAndover,MA.

What You Will Do:

  • Lead the Foundry Layout/CAD team enabling MMIC/RFIC design by creating layouts (in Cadence 2s Virtuoso Tool Suite) to the specifications of the engineering team.
  • Enable an accurate and rapid design flow by maintaining and improving layout data management, data verification (e.g. DRC, LVS), and automation.
  • Maintain highest standards for the preparation of the design 2s layout data, building reticles, and handling of photomask procurement.
  • Data Checks, Documentation, and Peer Reviewing; communicating efficiently with the design and production teams, as well as process development and modeling.
  • Manage and develop the team, as well as support management at the department, directorate, and functional leadership levels


Qualifications You Must Have:

  • Typically requires a Bachelors Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) Field
  • A minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience in semiconductor MMIC layout and CAD.
  • The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer:

  • Proficiency in using CAD software tools (Cadence suite)
  • Experience with integrated circuit layout and physical verification
  • Experience in the development and automation of layout tasks, systems, and associated software
  • Familiarity with semiconductor processing and manufacturing concepts, e.g. technologies like GaAs, GaN, SOI
  • Project scheduling and management experience
  • Previous experience with a defense contractor and/or government agency.
  • Current DoD Secret level security clearance

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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect 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.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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 2s 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 2s 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.

About Raytheon Technologies

Raytheon Solipsys, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Raytheon Company, is an industry leader in the development of integrated Command and Control (C2) Network-Centric solutions for the Domestic and International DoD and Homeland Security. Through proven systems and software engineering practices, built on the invention and application of innovative technologies, they deliver the C2 infrastructure necessary to effectively control security/military forces in any environment. Their reliable solutions assure information superiority, increased shared awareness, deep sensor reach, aircraft control, air defense, disaster management, and time-critical decision making.

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