Raytheon Technologies

Section Lead - Semiconductor Fab, Test and Inspection

Raytheon Technologies$107K — $204K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM field with 5+ years of semiconductor testing experience
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance
  • Experience with III-V semiconductor processes such as GaAs, GaN, GaSb
  • Familiarity with automated inspection and pick-and-place operations
  • Cost Account Manager or Task Leadership experience

Responsibilities

  • Manage a team of process engineers in semiconductor fabrication
  • Oversee project schedules and costs, ensuring capital acquisition and qualification
  • Drive process improvement efforts to enhance production yields
  • Facilitate resource allocation and open communication among functional teams
  • Assist in manpower planning and employee performance evaluations
  • Support upper management with strategic resource planning

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) match and flexible spending accounts
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Parental leave and employee assistance program
  • Employee Scholar Program
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Flexible work schedules
Full Job Description

Date Posted:

2026-05-29

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 join our semiconductor foundry engineering leadership team within the Advanced Microelectronics Solutions (AMS) Department.

The Section Lead - Semiconductor Fab, Test and Inspection would be responsible for directing a group of skilled process engineers to fabricate advanced microelectronic devices in accordance with various technology roadmaps in support of Raytheon Technologies business pursuits. These road maps consist of both near term efforts on the cusp of transition-to-production, as well as longer term development efforts that maintain a pipeline of innovation. The ideal candidate will possess experience in production testing and III-V semiconductor processing, with a preference for expertise in GaAs, GaN, GaSb, or acoustic devices, as well as proficiency in automated inspection and pick-and-place operations.

They will review and oversee project schedules and cost, determine team priorities, review process changes, identify and champion process improvement opportunities, work to improve process yields, and interface with operations management. They will facilitate the effective allocation of team resources in ways to support the oversight of the foundry processes, assist in identifying future capital investment needs, and foster open communication between functional teams.  Presence on the foundry floor is essential for understanding technical and logistical issues. 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 and programs.  

The candidate should also have Cost Account Manager experience and/or Task Leadership experience.  The candidate will work with the department manager on manpower and resource planning, controlling overhead costs, developing and delivering employee performance reviews, and developing/reviewing proposals. Also, support to management at the Hardware Engineering leadership level and the engineering level is required. 

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-site and based in Andover, MA.

What You Will Do:

  • Review process changes, identify and champion process improvement opportunities, work to improve process yields, and interface with operations management

  • Review and oversee project schedules and costs, drive capital acquisition and qualification, execute process improvement and development activities for the foundry

  • Facilitate the effective allocation of team resources in ways to support the oversight of the foundry processes, assist in identifying future capital investment needs, and foster open communication between functional teams

  • Work with the department manager on manpower and resource planning, controlling overhead costs, developing and delivering employee performance reviews, and developing/reviewing proposals

  • Support management at the department, directorate, and functional leadership levels

Qualifications You Must Have:

  • Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) Field with a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in semiconductor testing, including both DC and RF. (An advanced STEM degree could count for 3 years of experience)

  • 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 Value:

  • A Master’s degree or PhD. in a Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) Field 

  • Experience working with GaAs, GaN, GaSb, and/or acoustic semiconductor processes

  • Demonstrated experience in semiconductor process engineering, specifically in automated inspection and pick-and-place operations.

  • Extensive experience in the development of test systems and associated software

  • Knowledge of Statistical Process control and related SPC software

  • Knowledge of root cause analysis techniques

  • Strong analytical skills

  • Customer focus and collaboration skills

  • Project scheduling and management experience

  • Previous experience with a defense contractor and/or government agency.

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills

  • 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 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.

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’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.

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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