Microelectronics Assembly Technician

Job Summary

The RF Microelectronics/Module Design & Foundry Services Department (RFMicro) department is looking for an early career Microelectronics Assembly Technician. In this role, you will work closely with a team of multi‑disciplined engineers to turn engineering designs into prototypes through microelectronics assembly. You will need to quickly come up to speed mastering fundamental assembly skills in an engineering lab setting. There are circumstances in which you will need to explore creative ideas to circumvent assembly challenges.

Effective and efficient communication on a daily basis is essential to precisely translating customers’ needs into physical prototypes in the shortest amount of time. Your technical background, keenness for communication, strong motivation to learn new skills, coachability, great attention to detail, and a sense of ownership are the keys to your success on this job.

We value a wide range of skills and experience, so don’t hold back. Your qualifications could add tremendous value to our team. Our customers come from all different backgrounds, and so do our employees. If you’re passionate about what you could accomplish here, we’d love to hear from you.

• Own daily microelectronics assembly tasks in an engineering lab.
• Interact with a lateral and vertical cross‑functional team effectively and efficiently.
• Work with SME and skilled teammates to provide end‑to‑end engineering support to turn designs into prototype assemblies.
• Collaborate and communicate relentlessly with engineering customers for clarification and progress updates.

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).
• Less than 2 years of relative experience in microelectronics assembly, basic electronics assembly tools such as wire bonding, soldering, and die attach.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government‑issued security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

• Strong technical problem‑solving ability.
• Knowledge in mechanical design.
• Knowledge in circuit card manufacturing.
• Experience in populating PCB.
• Familiarity with advanced microelectronics assembly tools.
• Project management.
• Excellent verbal and written presentation skills.

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.

The salary range for this role is $57,200 – $108,800 USD. 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. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs dependent on the level of the position and collective‑bargaining status.

This role is U.S. based.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. The window may be shortened or extended.

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, 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.