Principal Semiconductor Foundry Engineer

Principal Semiconductor Foundry Engineer – III‑V Foundry

Location:

Andover, MA (Onsite). The role is part of the RF Microelectronics/Module Development & Foundry Services department, focusing on compound semiconductor devices and microwave/millimeter‑wave integrated circuits for defense applications.

• Work frequently on the foundry floor and collaborate with process engineering, equipment engineering, digital technologies, quality, facilities, and operations teams.
• Sustain current production processes and participate in the development of new processes.
• Review in‑line electrical data trends and process control metrics.
• Investigate scrap and rework events using root‑cause tools and approaches.
• Maintain technical documentation, including recipes, out‑of‑control action plans, and FMEAs.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and manipulate large datasets using statistical analysis to define SPC controls.
• Manage yield improvement and RCCA efforts supporting the production line.
• Support capital qualification efforts.

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience or an advanced degree plus 3 years of experience.
• Experience in semiconductor processing techniques such as photolithography, dielectric deposition, metal evaporation, etch processes, and/or optical or scanning electron microscope inspections.
• U.S. citizenship required; ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance after employment.

• Experience with statistical analysis software (e.g., JMP, Minitab, R, SPSS, MATLAB).
• Knowledge of semiconductor device performance and reliability characterization.
• Experience with statistical process control (SPC).
• Broad knowledge of semiconductor processing, device physics, and data analysis.
• Experience troubleshooting fabrication equipment and establishing qualification and preventative maintenance procedures.
• Experience with GaAs (Gallium Arsenide) and GaN (Gallium Nitride).
• Proficiency in data analysis packages (e.g., MATLAB, Python, SQL, JMP).
• Excellent communication skills for effective idea transfer.

• Competitive salary range: $107,500 – $204,500 USD.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.
• 401(k) match and flexible spending accounts.
• Flexible work schedules and paid time off.
• Employee assistance program and parental leave.

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.