Hardware Quality Specialist (4th Shift) - Andover, MA

Date Posted:

2026-03-18

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MA-ANDOVER-AR2 ~ 362 Lowell St ~ AR2 PLYMOUTH 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

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 has an exciting opportunity for an onsite Hardware Quality Specialist (4th Shift) position at our Andover, MA location.  As a Quality Technical Business Support teammate embedded within the Radio Frequency Components team, you will be a highly valued team member, bringing product and process compliance skills and expertise to drive defect prevention and process compliance and improvement.

What you will do:

• Hands-on work with inspection methodology for compound semiconductor MMIC (Monolithic Multilayer Integrated Circuits) devices
• Interpretation of MIL and ANSI specifications and component drawings to make confident quality dispositions of suspect nonconformances.
• Physical inspection review of deliverable hardware as well as manufacturing documentation as required by process, technical data package, and contractual flow down.
• Continuous improvement to strengthen manufacturing systems, processes, and/or products.
• Support operator training where process feedback indicates a need.
• Summarize and communicate audit and inspection findings.
• This position is the 4th shift, which consists of 12-hour shifts on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 5 am - 5 pm plus an additional 8 hours within the 80-hour work week.  This 4th shift includes an 8% differential for 4th shift hours worked.
• Work in a clean room environment with stringent protocols (i.e. “bunny suit,” no make-up, perfume/cologne , jewelry, smart watch, etc.)

Qualifications you must have:

• Typically requires AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 8 years relevant experience.
  • Relevant experience is working in a manufacturing / factory environment as an assembler, operator or inspector
• Six (6) years of experience in general hardware inspection
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment with accept and reject criteria for general quality workmanship.
• Experience working with manufacturing processes, following work instructions, interpreting drawings and/or contractual flow downs.

Qualifications we prefer:

• Experience working in semiconductor fabrication and/or manufacturing environments.
• Experience inspecting MMICs with working knowledge of industry technical standards (such as MIL-STD-883)
• Experience using a microscope
• Past work in a Represented (union) Workforce environment.
• Experience administering quality workmanship standards in a manufacturing environment.
• Good organizational skills and ability to effectively coordinate multiple activities; self-motivated and ability to work with minimal supervision and high attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with ability to walk back and communicate concerns to operations and support team.
• Personal ownership and accountability, the ability to find solutions in difficult situations.
• Proven ability to work proactively with others, driving decisions while also functioning as a team.
• ASQ certified Inspector or work in First Article Inspection (FAI)
• Experience working in Eyelit and/or CMES to enter data.
• Computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Relocation Eligibility – None.  No relocation available for this role.

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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 development of our products.

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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 60,000 USD - 114,000 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.

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.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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