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RTX · 2 months ago

Senior Focal Plane Test Engineer

HMA03: ISR Systems - Westford HO 7 Technology Park Drive, Westford, MA, 01886 USA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$82K/yr - $164K/yr

5+ years exp

RTX is a world leader in high altitude imaging sensors, providing advanced solutions for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance operations. They are seeking a Senior Focal Plane Test Engineer to work on state-of-the-art Focal Plane Array systems, focusing on testing, troubleshooting, and improving productivity in the lab environment.

AerospaceManufacturingSecuritySensorTelecommunications

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Generate/review focal plane array requirements

Assemble, test, and troubleshoot test systems, circuit boards, cables, and hardware assemblies in accordance with technical drawings

Provide technical support for setting up tests at the Focal Plane lab

Assemble, maintain, and repair system equipment at the Focal Plane lab

Support lab testing for both Engineering and Operations

Make continuous improvement suggestions and participate in initiatives to improve productivity and process efficiency

Apply computer skills to access and input data via computer interface, automated equipment, or test equipment

Complete tasks and communicate effectively, both orally and written

Deliver work with a keen attention to cost and schedule

Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the FPA group as well as programs, supply chain, operations, and the quality department to maintain a positive and productive work environment

Qualification

Focal Plane Array technologyII-VIIII-V semiconductorDetector physicsPythonMS Office 365Systems performance modelingTechnical supportTroubleshootingContinuous improvementCommunication skills

Required

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years' of prior work experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years' of prior work experience

Experience with II-VI or III-V semiconductor materials and processes

Experience with detector physics

Experience with MS Office 365

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract

Preferred

Experience with design, development, and production of packages for all types of FPAs

Experience with Focal Plane Array technology covering the visible through LWIR spectral range

Experience with computer languages including Python

Systems performance modeling using NV-IPM, SSPEED or PY-BSM

Experience with radiometrics and the ability to calculate flux levels

Benefits

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

Holidays

Company

RTX

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RTX is comprised of three market-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon – working as one to answer the biggest questions and solve the hardest problems in aerospace and defense.

Founded in 1922

Arlington, Virginia, USA

10001+ employees