Industrial Engineer

Position Information

Date Posted: 2026-01-22

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CA-GOLETA-B03 ~ 75 Coromar Dr ~ BLDG B03

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizenship Requirement: 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

Salary Range: $95,500 USD - $181,700 USD

About Raytheon

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.

Raytheon Vision Systems (RVS) is a world leader in the research, design, and manufacturing of focal plane arrays and flight-based vision systems. Our innovative solutions are at the forefront of advanced technology, supporting critical applications in aerospace and defense.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Industrial Engineer to join our team in Goleta, CA, to drive continuous improvement in the operational planning and manufacturing of our world-class focal plane fabrication and assembly processes. As an Industrial Engineer at RVS, you will play a critical role in ensuring that our products are manufactured efficiently while meeting stringent quality and safety standards. You will lead initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and implement Lean principles to support our mission of excellence in advanced manufacturing. Leveraging your expertise in data analytics, capacity planning, and process optimization to drive continuous improvement across our semiconductor manufacturing operations. You will play a critical role in analyzing production data, automating workflows, and creating predictive models to achieve operational excellence.

What You Will Do

• Plan, facilitate, and execute Value Stream Mapping (VSM) activities to identify current-state processes, bottlenecks, and areas of improvement across the value stream.
• Lead cross-functional Kaizen projects leveraging RTX CORE methodologies to streamline manufacturing and operational processes.
• Collaborate on the deployment of Factory Lean Transformation leading efforts such as 6S, Kanban implementation, and pull system supermarkets.
• Develop and delivery comprehensive training programs to educate employees, teams, and stakeholders on Lean methodologies, tools, and principles.
• Update, maintain, design, and communicate layouts of factory work cells based on Continuous Improvement (CI) principles, supporting the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) factory site plan.
• Review and refine operations to standardize workflows and ensure best practices are implemented for maximum efficiency.
• Automate the creation and maintenance of IE data models to improve the accuracy, speed, and efficiency of data-driven decision-making processes.
• Collate data from various sources including ERP software, IoT devices, and data marts to create real-time process models.
• Work with the Data automation team to create dashboards, visualizations, and reports to communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) degree and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience in Industrial, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Familiarity with semiconductor processing equipment, methods, and processes.
• Hands-on experience working in cleanroom environments (Class 5).
• Working knowledge of ERP systems (SAP & Eyelit experience is a plus).
• Proficiency in 2D drafting software (AutoCAD LT experience is preferred).
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Familiarity with various microscopes and inspection techniques.
• Experience supporting programs from conceptual phases through preproduction and into production builds.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification with demonstrated experience implementing multiple manufacturing process improvement initiatives.
• Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to quickly identify and resolve problems.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while working independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft O365 Suite with demonstrated ability to extract and manipulate data efficiently (experience with Project and Visio is a plus).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in a team-oriented environment.

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.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Short-term and 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.

Additional Information

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.

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.