Principal Project Engineer

Date Posted:

2025-08-21

Country:

United States of America

Location:

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

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:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Posting Title: Principal Project Engineer

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. 

Raytheon in Goleta, CA is seeking a Principal Project Engineer to oversee a portfolio of projects supporting Capital acquisition within Operations at Raytheon Vision Systems (RVS). RVS is a leader in the design and manufacture of infrared and visible focal plane arrays and camera products, delivering for over forty years with a range of EO solutions and customers.

In this position you will lead cross-functional teams and work simultaneously on multiple projects. The focus of the role will be in managing the life cycle Capital procurement, from developing multi-year strategies, to market surveys, to equipment down select and vendor selection, to purchase, installation, and through qualification and release to production. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a complex environment across several disciplines, while keeping projects on schedule, without sacrificing safety, quality, or cost.

What You Will Do

• Coordinate Capital purchases to support the manufacture of Infrared Focal Plane Arrays (IRFPAs) and Integrated Dewar Camera Assemblies.
• Establish and manage budgets, including working with Operations Strategy in maintaining an Annual Operating Plan as well as a Long-Range Plan for Capital procurement.
• Work with EHS, Industrial Engineering, Equipment Engineering and Facilities Engineering to ensure a compliant and appropriate installation plan is developed.
• Coordinate purchase, installation, and release production of process equipment.
• Establish a project integrated master schedule and participate in program integrated product teams to ensure the projects are on time and on schedule to meet the business needs.
• Collaborate across business units to align operational goals, advocate for program priorities, and secure the resources necessary to meet both short- and long-term factory needs.
• Provide an industrial engineering perspective with specific understanding of semiconductor cleanroom environments to optimize manufacturing performance and guide continuous improvement.

Qualifications You Must Have  

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or a STEM-related degree and a minimum of 8 years relevant experience. Or an advanced degree and 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in Program, Project, procurement and/or cost management.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Demonstrated Project Leadership and cost account (budget) responsibilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of project management principles and methodologies; proficiency in relevant software.
• Familiarity with semiconductor equipment and equipment marketplace and knowledge of process and materials used in the manufacture of IRFPAs and IDCAs.
• Knowledge of cleanroom systems and principles of operation.
• Computer and data literacy including experience with MS Office, JMP, database development, MES and asset management software and data visualization tools.
• Industry experience in managing capital projects within semiconductor or related industries is highly valued.
• Earned Value Management System certification.

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 developm