Senior Process Development Engineer

Job Summary

Sr. Process Development Engineer – III‑V process development for gallium nitride‑based devices and III‑V focal plane array fabrication within the Microelectronics/Module Design & Foundry Services Department. Responsible for process development, sustainment, yield improvement, new process and technology discriminators in a III‑V semiconductor wafer foundry. 100% on‑site, located in Andover, MA.

• Processing wafers to create FETs, MMICs, and FPAs in a cleanroom environment.
• Work well in small, cross‑functional teams and pursue contract R&D.
• Assist in transitioning processes into production.
• Manage small projects or processes within area of responsibility.
• Work autonomously with limited oversight.
• Provide input or guidance to lower‑level professionals.
• Influence policies, practices, and procedures.
• Communicate with parties within and outside the department, including customers and vendors.
• Develop proof‑of‑concept demonstrations of novel semiconductor processes and identify yield and process improvement opportunities.
• Gather sponsorship and team resources and execute continuous improvement activities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) with 5years of experience in semiconductor processing techniques such as photolithography, dry etching, metal evaporation, and optical or scanning electron microscope inspections.
• Master’s degree in STEM with 3years of experience, or Ph.D. in STEM.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government‑issued security clearance (Secret).
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

• Master’s or Ph.D. in STEM.
• Experience troubleshooting fabrication equipment and establishing qualification and preventative maintenance procedures.
• Experience with statistical process control and lean manufacturing methods (e.g., Six Sigma).
• Experience in semiconductor device physics and data analysis.
• Proficiency with data analysis software (MATLAB, Python, SQL, JMP).
• Ability to collaborate and lead cross‑functional technical projects.
• Experience characterizing and improving semiconductor device performance and reliability.

U.S. citizenship required. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. Existing clearance required from day
1.

• Salary range: $86,800 – $165,200 USD.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability.
• 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts.
• Flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program.
• Parental leave, paid time off, holidays.
• Annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs (subject to business unit and agreement).

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. 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.