Pr. Electronic Materials Failure Analysis Engineer

Date Posted:

Country: United States of America

Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-M02 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG M02

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type: Secret - Current

Security Clearance Status: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

• Knowledge of the materials of electrical components, including ceramics and glasses, metal wire bonding, component staking, conformal coating, and solder.
• Work through each step of an analysis, from initial evaluation, photo‑documentation, electrical test, destructive testing and writing a final report that substantiates any failure conclusions.
• Determine the root cause of failures using the available laboratory equipment, including digital photo‑documentation, various electrical component test equipment, Sono‑scan, SEM‑EDS, and various destructive techniques.

• Typically requires a University degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience.
• Experience in electronic component failure analysis.
• Experience in the analysis of microcircuits, active or passive electrical components.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Material Science.
• Knowledge of Government Component Documents i.e. MIL‑STD, MIL‑PRF, and MIL‑HDBK specifications, and associated QPLs and QMLs (MIL‑STDs 750/883, MIL‑PRF 38534, 19500, 1580, etc.).
• Knowledge of the testing of RF devices and interconnects.
• Data collection and presentation skills to write a cogent report, supporting the analysis conclusion and, if necessary, presenting the data and findings.
• Ability to effectively work parallel analyses.
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite.
• Familiarity with component data sheets and drawings.
• Experience with electrical test equipment such as DMM, Curve Tracer, Parametric Analyzers, etc.
• Technical working knowledge of electronic component parts and their application.
• Knowledge of reading electrical schematics and circuit analysis.
• Advanced degree in aforementioned disciplines. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

• 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.

Salary Range: $107,500 USD – $204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Benefits include 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 upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

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.