Sr. Process Engineer - Thin Film

Date Posted : 2025-11-25

Country :

United States of America

Location :

TX190 : 2501 West University, McKinney 2501 West University , McKinney, TX, 75070 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.

The Advanced Products Center (APC) Manufacturing Engineering organization is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Process Engineer to support manufacturing operations and drive advancements in the thin film process area. This role is centered on the development of custom multilayer electroplating and chemical etching processes, providing factory support, creating and maintaining documentation, and leading capital equipment package proposals and deployments.

The Senior Process Engineer will play a critical role in optimizing process yields, addressing production challenges, and ensuring product quality by collaborating with cross-functional teams. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to factory operations, enhance efficiency, and implement process improvements to meet and exceed production goals.

As a key member of an integrated product team, the selected candidate will work closely with design, process, and test teams to support manufacturing processes and ensure seamless system integration. This role provides a platform to develop advanced technical expertise in thin film processes while contributing to the overall success of the APC Manufacturing Engineering organization.

What You Will Do

• Provide engineering support for electroplating, chemical etching, and custom metallization processes for multilayer products, including aluminum, gold, nickel, and copper.
• Design and optimize metallization processes for substrates such as ceramic, garnet, and ferrites.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support design and development from a materials perspective, including failure analysis, materials qualification, and supplier assessments.
• Develop and implement materials and processes, process improvements, and equipment selection using statistical process control (SPC) techniques and experimental designs.
• Evaluate materials, equipment, and manufacturing processes, including qualification, acceptance testing, and specification development.
• Identify and implement process and design improvements through Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA), lessons learned, and defect analysis.
• Provide technical recommendations and mentorship to product designers, ensuring alignment with materials and process requirements.

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

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

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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