Sr. Prin Electronic Materials Failure Analysis Engineer

Job Summary

The Electrical Engineering (EE) Section of the Materials and Process Engineering Department at RTX is seeking a Senior Principal Electronic Materials Failure Analysis Engineer. The role supports the EE section in performing electronic materials failure analysis and component evaluation for a range of devices, including passive devices, microcircuits, cables, connectors, magnetics, and electro‑magnetics.

The engineer will:

• Analyze electronic components with knowledge of materials such as ceramics and glasses, metal wire bonding, component staking, conformal coating, and solder.
• Perform each step of an analysis: initial evaluation, photo‑documentation, electrical testing, destructive testing, and draft a final report that substantiates failure conclusions.
• Determine root causes of failures using laboratory equipment, including digital photo‑documentation, electrical component test equipment, Sonar‑scan, SEM‑EDS, and various destructive techniques.

• Minimum of 10 years of related experience, or 7 years with an advanced degree in a related field. A university degree or equivalent experience required.
• Proven experience in electronic component failure analysis.
• Experience analyzing microcircuits, active or passive electrical components.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Materials Science.
• Knowledge of Government Component Documents (MIL‑STD, MIL‑PRF, and MIL‑HDBK specifications) and associated QPLs, QMLs.
• Experience testing RF devices and interconnects.
• Strong data collection and presentation skills; ability to write a clear report and present findings.
• Proficiency with electrical test equipment (DMM, Curve Tracer, Parametric Analyzers, etc.).
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
• Familiarity with component datasheets, drawings, and electrical schematics.
• Advanced degree in related disciplines or ABET accreditation preferred.

• Medical, dental, vision insurance, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability.
• 401(k) match and flexible spending accounts.
• Paid time off, holidays, parental leave.
• Employee assistance program and Employee Scholar Program.

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 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.