Process Engineering Manager Focal Plane Operations

Date Posted:

2026-04-29

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CA-GOLETA-B01 ~ 6825 Cortona Dr ~ BLDG B01

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 Vision System (RVS) is hiring a Sr. Manager, Process Engineering in Goleta, CA.  The Sr. Manager oversees a staff of Process Engineers supporting wafer fabrication, Focal Plane Array assembly and Optical Coatings. RVS is a leader in the design and manufacture of infrared electro optical devices, delivering products for over forty years with an annual revenue of approximately $300M. The candidate will lead innovation, growth and operations excellence in the fabrication of state-of-the-art Infrared Focal Plane Arrays.  

The ideal candidate should have experience leading teams and a strong background and understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes (photolithography, etch, CVD/PVD), precision flip chip bonding (hybridization) and/or optical coating technologies.  The candidate should be passionate about leading people to achieve the highest standards of innovation and quality to provide successful products for customers. A sense of urgency and customer service is essential. 

What You Will Do

• Ensuring a staff of Process Engineers is effective in supporting a multi-shift factory with multiple production programs and product development projects
• Leading efforts to ensure safety, increase capacity, improve yield, reduce cycle time and decrease cost. Report on KPI’s at internal Tier meetings and Factory reviews
• Defining opportunities and providing leadership for impactful process development and working with business and product development leads to align technical roadmaps for continued growth
• Develop staff to effectively manage process improvement activities including compliance to internal and customer policies regarding Safety, Change Control, Training, Contamination Control and Quality Assurance
• Lead in the use of Statistical Process Control and Process Capability Analysis to drive the organization to predictable yields
• Define requirements for acquisition and qualification of new Capital equipment. Work with multiple functions for successful procurement, installation, and implementation.
• Champion PFMEA and RCCA activities to proactively prevent process excursion and to drive excursions to root cause

Qualifications You Must Have  

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience.
• Leadership/Management experience working in engineering, physics, material science, semiconductor, and/or electro-optics environment.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Experience in understanding chemical safety data and ability to follow and communicate safety protocols including the use of Personal Protective Equipment
• Experience developing and delivering presentations (verbal and/or written) to key stakeholders
• Computer literacy (Excel, Word, PowerPoint as well as the ability to learn and use engineering and manufacturing software), including experience with MS Office, JMP, database query and data visualization tools
• Ability to work in a cleanroom work environment and principles (Class 100) wearing full coverall garments
• Experience with II-VI, III-V or other compound semiconductor processing
• Optical Coating design and process
• Experience with Photolithograph, wet etch, metal-lift off, plasma cleaning, e-beam deposition, sputter deposition, CVD and associated semiconductor process equipment
• Experience and with Statistical Process Control (SPC), Design of Experiments (DOE/ANOVA), and Process Capability Analysis
• Capital, Program and Project management experience
• Experience with Infrared Detector Technology and materials

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 development of our products.
• This position is an onsite role – Goleta, CA:

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The salary range for this role is 145,600 USD - 276,800 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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