FPA Production Worker S4- 1st Shift

Date Posted:

2025-02-20

Country:

United States of America

Location:

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

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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.

A Production Worker S4 (Production Specialist) in the FPA area, operates equipment and performs processes to build hardware.  Utilizes their advanced processing experience to trouble shoot and resolve issues with production support teams. Works closely with area leads to optimize area efficiency.  Rigorously documents processes performed in electronic tracking systems.  Executes tasks to ensure that equipment and processes being used are in control.  May assist in outlining tasks and checking other’s work for correctness.  Routine work is performed without supervision

**1st Shift: 6AM – 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.
• Process Focal Plane Arrays (Hybridize, Wet Etch, Photomask, Fixturing, Hotplate processing, Surface treatment, Wire bond, Metrology, inspection etc.) to build hardware. 
• Handle fragile hardware and manually manipulate small parts during processing. 
• Rigorously follow written procedures and work instructions
• Document data on travelers and in the electronic database
• Utilize strong interpersonal communication skills with peers, leads, support teams and management.
• Cross train as necessary to improve area efficiency
• Execute specialized communications (pass downs) if operating during 2nd or 3rd shift hours.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum 6 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 6 years of production experience in cleanroom fabrication, assembly, manufacturing or equivalent.
• Experience in Hybridization, Thin Film Deposition, Photolithography, Wet Etch, or other cleanroom Focal Plane Array, fabrication work cells.
• Ability to work safely with chemicals and raw production materials. 
• Ability to multitask.
• The flexibility to work occasional, voluntary overtime on weekends to meet the factory’s needs is strongly desired.

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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The hourly range for this role is $30.83 to $41.06. 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.

Clearance Information: This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

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 depende