FPA Production Specialist

Date Posted:

2026-08-03



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-CA-GOLETA-B01 ~ 6825 Cortona Dr ~ BLDG B01



Position Role Type:

Onsite



U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

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



Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required



Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

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.  

A Production Worker S4 (Production Specialist) in the FPA area, operates equipment and performs processes to build hardware.  They are recognized as an expert within their work cell.  They possess excellent written and verbal interpersonal communication skills, and routinely demonstrate an ability to prioritize their work, multitask and schedule their time. They rigorously document the processes performed in electronic tracking systems and execute tasks to ensure that equipment and processes being used are in control.  Highly technical work is performed without supervision and these individuals are utilized by area leads and support teams for challenging technical assignments within their areas of expertise.

**2nd Shift: 2pm-10:30pm and negotiable in Goleta, California. This is an onsite position.

What You Will Do:

• Active participation in a Safety-First work environment.
• The ability to work in a class 100 cleanroom, in a full bunny suit, under yellow lights is required.
• Utilize strong interpersonal communication skills with peers, leads, support teams and management.
• Handle fragile hardware and manually manipulate small parts during processing. 
• Rigorously follow written procedures and work instructions
• Document data on travelers and in the electronic database
• Advanced skills in processing Focal Plane Arrays (Hybridize, Wet Etch, Photomask, Fixturing, Hotplate processing, Surface treatment, Wire bond, Metrology, inspection etc.) to build hardware. 
• Execute challenging technical assignments in their work cell.
• Cross train as necessary to improve area efficiency

Qualifications You Must Have:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum 4 years of production experience in cleanroom fabrication, assembly, manufacturing or equivalent.
• Has experience in MS Office (Excel)
• US Citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• More than 4 years of production experience in cleanroom fabrication, assembly, manufacturing or equivalent.
• Experience in Hybridization, Thin Film Deposition, Photolithography, Wet Etch, or other cleanroom Focal Plane Array, fabrication work cells.
• Ability to multitask.
• Extensive knowledge/certifications for multiple work cells in the FPO area
• Ability to work safely with chemicals and raw production materials
• The flexibility to work occasional, voluntary overtime on weekends to meet the factory’s needs is strongly desired.

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.

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• The hourly range for this role is $32- $36. The hourly 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.

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 product

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.

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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