Lead Focal Plane Engineering Support Technician

Location: 6825 Cortona Dr, BLDG B01, Goleta, CA

Employment Type: Onsite

Security Clearance: U.S. citizenship required;
DoD Secret clearance required.

• Managing process development and improvement projects, including novel processing techniques, yield increase, throughput, and safety improvements.
• Responsible for reviewing material in WIP, certifying operators, dispositioning out of flow material, and hands‑on processing of novel detector designs.
• Providing process support of flip chip bonding, diamond point turning, precision alignment, or optical coatings.
• Developing requirements and qualification plans for new equipment procurements.
• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment (Class 100) with full coverall garments.

• AA/AS degree (or equivalent post‑high‑school training) with a minimum of 8 years relevant experience.
• Minimum 8 years of manufacturing experience.
• Experience working in a laboratory environment.
• Experience with semiconductor hardware.

• Experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings or schematics.
• Experience with principles of Focal Plane Array assembly and infrared detector technology.
• Equipment and controls system experience.
• Collaboration with higher level support staff and engineering on details and implications of test procedures and results; experience developing and delivering related technical presentations to key stakeholders.

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 assistance is not provided for this position.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including 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 on the specific business unit and whether the position is covered by a collective‑bargaining 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, 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.