Lead Semiconductor Reliability Engineer

Date Posted:

2024-12-12

Country:

United States of America

Location:

MA112: Andover MA 358 Lowell St Dukes 358 Lowell Street Dukes, Andover, MA, 01810 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. 

Job Summary:

An exciting opportunity has opened for a Lead Semiconductor Reliability Engineer to join our Advanced Microelectronic Solutions Department (AMSD) at Raytheon in Andover, MA. AMSD develops, designs, and manufactures compound semiconductor devices, microwave/millimeter wave integrated circuits, and modules for defense applications. Your subject matter technical expertise in reliability, semiconductor physics, applied statistics, and python is key to the success on this role. As a lead engineer, you need to communicate efficiently and effectively and are expected to demonstrate strong ownership and accountability.

What You Will Do:

• Own end-to-end reliability tasks (plan, design, test, analyze, report) with strong initiatives to go above and beyond
• Relentlessly interact with a team of process engineers, technology owners, and project leads
• Produce key reliability metrics such as MTTF, failure rates, and safe operating conditions
• Handle compound semiconductor transistors, passive components, and monolithic microwave integrated circuits (MMICs)
• Interact with probe stations and multiple reliability testing systems (DC and RFOL)
• Support onsite wafer foundry’s next-generation technology development, tool qualification, and reliability-oriented design rule verification and development
• Coordinate failure analysis
• Python scripting or interpretation
• This 1st shift role will be 100% on-site and based in Andover, MA

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum 8 years of prior work experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of prior work experience
• Experience with Reliability testing and characterization experience in compound semiconductor field, preferably GaN and GaAs
• Experience in the design and execution of reliability test plans
• Experience with applied statistic, reliability modeling, data analysis
• 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. 

Qualifications We Value:

• Python, PyQt, and data analysis tools (Pandas, Sklearn, Matplotlib)
• Advanced degree in STEM or statistics
• Solid state device physics knowledge
• Semiconductor wafer fab processing experience
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Project management skills
• Failure analysis experience with SEM, FIB, STEM, etc.
• Experience in RF field
• Experience with lab tools such as probe stations, curve tracers, Keithly/Keysight equipment
• Experience with related industry standards such as JEDEC, MIL
• Strong informal and formal reporting and presenting skills

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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• RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense. That requires expansive thinking and bold innovation – and that, in turn, requires a culture that is diverse, equitable and inclusive.
• We embrace individuality and diversity of thought to fuel opportunity for our employees, our customers, and our communities. We work toward progress, knowing that a more inclusive world is critical to our mission. Not just in this moment, but always.

The salary range for this role is 96,000 USD - 200,000 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.

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