Pr. Electronic Materials Failure Analyst

Electrical Engineering (EE) Section – Pr. Electronic Materials Failure Analyst

The Electrical Engineering (EE) Section of the Materials and Process Engineering Department at Raytheon is seeking a highly experienced engineer to lead the failure analysis of electronic materials. The role is located onsite in Tucson, AZ, and requires an active U.S. Secret security clearance. This position is a U.S.

-based role and is essential for safeguarding our national security interests.

• Apply your knowledge of electrical component materials—including ceramics, glasses, metal wire bonding, component staking, conformal coating, and solder—to document and analyze failure events.
• Conduct a full analysis cycle: initial evaluation, photo‑documentation, electrical testing, destructive testing, and composition of a final report that substantiates any failure conclusions.
• Determine the root cause of failures using laboratory equipment and techniques such as digital photo‑documentation, SEM‑EDS, Sono‑scan, and various destructive methods.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or equivalent, plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; an advanced degree can substitute for additional experience.
• Proven experience in electronic component failure analysis and in evaluating microcircuits, both active and passive.
• Hands‑on knowledge of component materials and failure mechanisms.

• Familiarity with government component documents (MIL‑STD, MIL‑PRF, MIL‑HDBK) and QPL/QML specifications.
• Experience testing RF devices and interconnects.
• Strong data collection, presentation, and report‑writing skills, including the ability to present findings.
• Capability to manage multiple analyses concurrently.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite and electrical test equipment (DMM, Curve Tracer, Parametric Analyzers).
• Operating knowledge of electronic component parts, electrical schematics, and circuit analysis.
• Advanced degree and ABET accreditation are preferred.

• Competitive Salary: $101,000 – $203,000 USD, with annual incentive opportunities.
• Benefits: 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.
• Corporate Values: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, Innovation.

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.