Principal Engineer, Quality Engineering

Date Posted:
2025-08-13
Country:
United States of America
Location:
MA102: Andover MA 362 Lowell Plymouth 362 Lowell Street Plymouth, Andover, MA, 01810 USA
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.Security Clearance:
DoD Clearance: Secret

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.

Raytheon is seeking a Principal Quality Engineer to join the Radio Frequency Components team supporting semiconductor manufacturing in Andover, MA. As a core member of the Operations Quality team, the individual in this role will be responsible for monitoring production performance, leading yield improvements and reduction of Cost of Poor Quality (CoPQ), supporting factory compliance to site policies and procedures, validating proper change control and implementation, and more. The ideal candidate will be able to utilize semiconductor process knowledge and strong analytical and communications skills to drive cost effective quality solutions.

What You Will Do:

• Define change classification and customer communication plan
• Assess production trends using data analysis and statistical process control methods
• Engage and lead cross functional teams to address rework and scrap, drive continuous improvement, root cause and corrective action
• Participate in change control board and qualification review
• Review technical data and disposition suspect nonconforming material
• Lead continuous improvement activities through Defect Prevention Teams.
• Support audit procedural compliance
• Interface with DCMA & MDA and internal Raytheon Customers.
• Communicate best practices, audit results, and quality trends
• Interface with operators in the fab to investigate process issues

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years of relevant experience, OR an Advanced Degree and minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Powerpoint, Word, etc.)
• Prior experience in semiconductor manufacturing OR prior experience in quality, or process engineering, in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Bachelor of Science or higher degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Experience working and handling products in a cleanroom environment
• Experience with III-V compound semiconductor devices including Gallium Nitride, Gallium Arsenide HEMTs and SLS IR detectors
• Ability to participate in and lead cross functional teams focused on solving technical problems
• Ability to analyze data, develop and communicate relevant conclusions to drive meaningful results.
• Experience with PFMEA (Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis), Control Plans, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Fault Detection Control (FDC), Out of Control Action Plans
• Experience working with DoD, i.e. Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), Missile Defense Agency (MDA)
• Experience with MIL-STD-883 die visual criteria, and/or microelectronics defect classification, high-power microscope inspection
• Experience in compliance audits, ISO9001/AS9100, AS9102 First Article Inspection Reporting
• Experience in RCCA methodologies such as 8D, Fishbone, 5-WHY, Shainin Red X, Fault Tree Analysis
• Experience with internal/external customer communication
• Experience with JMP or similar software such as Minitab

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Relocation assistance is not available

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

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The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 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.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, 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.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

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.

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