Senior Microelectronics Assembly Engineer

Senior Microelectronics Assembly Engineer at Raytheon summary :

The Senior Microelectronics Assembly Engineer at Raytheon leads the prototyping and assembly of advanced Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuits (MMICs) for next-generation radar systems. This role involves managing multiple projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring equipment maintenance and quality standards are met. The position requires strong technical expertise in microelectronics packaging, security clearance eligibility, and effective communication skills to support innovation in defense technology.

Date Posted : 2025-10-02 Country :

United States of America Location :

MA112 : Andover MA 358 Lowell St Dukes 358 Lowell Street Dukes, 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.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance 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.

Job Summary :

An exciting opportunity exists for a seasoned and passionate Sr. Microelectronics Assembly Engineer working around Raytheon’s industry leading RF technology at our Advanced Microelectronics Solutions (AMS) department. The AMS department designs, fabricates, and tests state-of-the-art Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuits (MMICs) in our on-site foundry. These chips then get assembled into custom modules to support multiple programs and enhance the capabilities of next generation radar systems.

Your efficient and effective communication skills with peers, management, and engineering customers, plus your strong ownership, accountability, and commitment to schedule and goals are the keys to success for this role. You will have the opportunity to work closely with a team of multi-disciplined and talented engineers to build technology-enriched assembly prototypes, in particular, Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs). You will interact with internal customers, as well as suppliers to review tradeoffs to meet the project goals. You will work alongside another seasoned engineer and be a mentor to lab technicians and more junior engineers around our two prototyping labs. Your subject matter technical expertise is critical, so are your leadership and your teamwork spirit.

What You Will Do :

Own prototyping jobs in the assembly labs; be a doer, a project manager, and a team player, managing multiple jobs with varying priorities

Interact with a cross-functional team of module designers, layout engineers, project leads, and manufacturing crew

Communicate various scenarios and diligently follow through, review tradeoffs and assembly improvement suggestions to the design and manufacturing community, stay committed to schedules and goals

Manage lab equipment’s maintenance, calibration, and upkeep, and support lab audits

Mentor and train more junior teammates so they are able to utilize lab assets when needed

Advocate resource capabilities, present on symposiums, enable opportunities from inside and outside home business unit

Qualifications You Must Have :

Typically, a Bachelor’s degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) discipline with minimum of 5 years of packaging / assembly experience in semiconductor field. An advanced degree in a related field can count towards work experience.

The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer :

Expert experience with any of the following :

Manual and auto wire / ribbon bonders

Die attachment

Solder reflow

Wet and dry cleansing practice

Automated die and SMT component placement tools

Automated adhesive dispensing tools

Screen printers

Experience translating information from schematics and mechanical design documents to tool setup with basic machine interface programming skills

Experience in RF field

Experience in Printed Wiring Board design and manufacturing

Experience with Product Data Management (PDM)

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.

The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 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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Keywords :

Microelectronics, MMIC, Circuit Card Assembly, RF Technology, Semiconductor Packaging, Prototyping, Security Clearance, Lead Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering, Laboratory Management