Manufacturing Engineer

Raytheon

Goleta, CA0–2 yrs2h agovia LinkedIn

Posted 13 Nov 2026, 12:44 ET

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Who can apply
New grads and up to 2 years
Must know
TroubleshootingLean / Six SigmaExcelMicrosoft OfficeStatisticsStakeholder management
Nice to have
SAP
Work
On-site in Goleta
Pay
Not stated by the employer.
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About the Role

Raytheon Vision Systems (RVS) is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join their team in Goleta, California. This role involves overseeing the assembly of electromechanical assemblies and/or Focal Plane Arrays, from design implementation to shipment, and providing engineering support for the manufacturing factory.

Key Responsibilities

  • Write manufacturing plans and instructions in accordance with engineering specifications, quality requirements, safety needs, and security requirements.
  • Generate Bills of Material (BOMs).
  • Participate in tooling reviews and provide evaluation and feedback of tool designs.
  • Review hardware for compliance; generate work/rework/repair documentation; perform troubleshooting to support production activities.
  • Determine the causes of defects and improve processes through updates to work instructions, tooling, process, programs, or equipment.
  • Present results of investigations to peers and management at Corrective Action Board (CAB).
  • Troubleshoot to support production activities and project delivery.

Requirements & Tech Stack

  • Requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance.
  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • Active and existing security clearance required after day 1.
  • DoD Clearance: Secret

Qualifications We Prefer

  • Understanding of basic semiconductor physics.
  • Knowledge of or experience with wet etch, metal-lift off, lithography, plasma cleaning or associated semiconductor processing equipment.
  • Knowledge of or experience with II-VI and III-V or other compound semiconductor processing.
  • Working knowledge of military and commercial manufacturing processes.
  • Working knowledge of ERP and MES systems, SAP/ CMES experienced preferred.
  • Knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Experience in manufacturing processes and/or assembly of mechanical and electronic assemblies.
  • Experience in reading technical drawings.
  • Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook).
  • Experience or knowledge of Statistical Process Control, Gage R&Rs, Capability Studies, Design of Experiments (DOE) or other quantitative continuous improvement tools.
  • Experience in a production environment closely teaming with all levels of manufacturing stakeholders.
  • Budgeting and presentation skills.

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