Senior Member of Technical Staff - Semiconductors

Date Posted:

2025-08-28

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:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

Posting Title: Senior Member of Technical Staff - Semiconductor

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 Advanced Products and Solutions in Goleta, California is seeking a Senior Member of Technical Staff – Semiconductor for the Raytheon Vision Systems (RVS) Focal Plane Operations Organization.

You will drive technical performance on key strategic programs, requiring strong collaboration and communication within Operations and Engineering. The RVS manufacturing center produces high-performing Focal Plane Arrays and Integrated Dewar Assemblies in the infrared industry.

As a key member of the Technical Staff, you will lead New Product Introduction for critical strategic and franchise programs, execute high-impact Root Cause Corrective Actions (RCCA), and lead Continuous Improvement initiatives to improve yields or enhance product performance. You will work with development and process engineering to identify technology gaps, evaluate, and implement solutions. Additionally, you will contribute to RVS’ Technology and Manufacturing Roadmaps. This role demands expertise in semiconductor processing, device physics, data analytics, organizational skills, leadership, and communication.

What You Will Do

• Present to high-level customers and executives the progress of strategic programs, yield task forces, and root cause investigations.
• Identify yield-limiting defect sources, define and execute a defect reduction roadmap.
• Planning, leading, and executing RCCA efforts
• leading teams through yield improvement and structured problem-solving in semiconductor manufacturing

Qualifications You Must Have  

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or a STEM degree and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience. 
• Experience in Engineering, Manufacturing or Operations.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Strong technical project/program management experience, including budget ownership for programs, IRADs, or NRE projects.
• Experience in infrared sensor development and manufacturing.
• Ability to mentor cross-functional teams.
• Strategic thinking in transitioning programs from development to production with predictable yields.
• Experience with Design for Manufacturing processes in high mix precision electromechanical/semiconductor products in a regulated environment.
• Strong background in data analytics and statistics, guiding data acquisition and application strategies.
• Excellent communication skills at the senior executive level, with strong interpersonal, leadership, and organizational abilities.
• A proactive change agent with a strong sense of urgency.

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.

Learn More & Apply Now!

• 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.

This position is an onsite role – Goleta, CA:

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