Top 18 Principal engineer Jobs in Santa Barbara Ca

Principal Semiconductor Product Engineer
Raytheon —Goleta, CA
- $145,600 - $276,800 a year
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Product management
- Budgeting
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Principal Mechanical Engineer
Raytheon —Goleta, CA
- $118,300 - $224,900 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Analysis skills
- Presentation skills
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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ROIC Design Engineer Principal
Lockheed Martin Corporation —Goleta, CA
- $164,300 - $327,635 a year
- Full-time
- System design
- 11+ years
- Master's degree
- Paid jury duty
- Paid holidays
Principal Systems Engineer
Teledyne Technologies Inc. —Goleta, CA
- $141,900 - $189,200 a year
- Full-time
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- No experience needed
Principal Electrical Engineer
Leonardo DRS —Goleta, CA
- $119,940 - $161,919 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- CAD
- Engineering
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
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Principal Systems Security Engineer – P4 (Onsite-CA)
Raytheon —Goleta, CA
- $118,300 - $224,900 a year
- Full-time
- 8 years
- Analysis skills
- Travel
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Principal Machine Learning Engineer
AppFolio —Santa Barbara, CA
- $264,000 - $330,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- Master's degree
- SQL
Principal Electrical Engineer
Raytheon —Goleta, CA
- $118,300 - $224,900 a year
- Urgently hiring
- 5 years
- Laboratory experience
- Analysis skills
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Principal Technologist
Mission Support and Test Services —Santa Barbara, CA
- $83,491.20 - $125,236.80 a year
- Full-time
- Senior level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Raytheon Vision Systems Principal Systems Engineer
Raytheon —Goleta, CA
- $118,300 - $224,900 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Scripting
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Principal Software Engineer, Real-time Embedded, Onsite
Raytheon —Goleta, CA
- $118,300 - $224,900 a year
- Full-time
- Windows
- 8 years
- Travel
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Senior Principal Electrical Engineer
Raytheon —Goleta, CA
- $145,600 - $276,800 a year
- Urgently hiring
- 7 years
- Analysis skills
- Travel
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Sr. Principal - Engineering Tools Support- Will sponsor a clearance!
Raytheon —Goleta, CA
- $118,300 - $224,900 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Windows
- 8 years
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Principal Electrical Engineer - RF/Microwave Design (Onsite)
Raytheon —Goleta, CA
- $118,300 - $224,900 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Travel
- Mentoring
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Principal Mechanical Engineer
Raytheon —Goleta, CA
Serve as the mechanical technical authority (REA/IPTL) on assigned programs, ensuring alignment to technical, cost, and schedule objectives.
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Principal Engineer Technical Services (LCS MCM)
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Provide technical advice and guidance on installation, adaptation, configuration or enhancement of company technical products, programs and systems.
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Principal Semiconductor Product Engineer

Raytheon -
Goleta, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$145,600 - $276,800 a year

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible schedule
Life insurance

Qualifications

Stakeholder management

Full Job Description

Date Posted:

2026-06-18

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.

Raytheon Vision Systems (RVS) is a world leader in the research, design, and manufacturing of focal plane arrays and flight-based vision systems.

Focal Plane Operations at Raytheon Vision Systems is searching for a Principal Semiconductor Product Engineer with semiconductor wafer processing, team stakeholder and project management knowledge. The candidate will work within a multi-discipline team to develop advanced Sensor Chip Assemblies (SCAs) utilizing single and dual color HgCdTe/HCT, III/V (InSb, InGaAs, SLS, nBn and others) semiconductors or advanced micro-bolometer (uncooled) detector technologies. Specifically, this may include detector design, process development, manufacture and test of SCAs at the RVS Goleta wafer/SCA fabrication facility.

What You Will Do

Lead the development and execution of strategic initiatives for advanced infrared semiconductor technologies, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and program objectives.
Manage cross-functional teams, working closely with Integrated Product Team Leads, Program Managers, and key stakeholders to ensure technical requirements are defined, risks/opportunities are managed, and schedules/budgets are met.
Provide expert-level guidance in the design, process development, manufacturing, and testing of single and dual color HgCdTe/HCT, III/V (InGaAs, SLS, nBn, and others) semiconductors or advanced micro-bolometer (uncooled) detector technologies.
Serve as a thought leader in the organization, driving technical innovations and presenting high-level technical analysis to Engineering and Program Review Boards.
Oversee and contribute to the development of advanced statistical methodologies, including Design of Experiments (DoE) and Statistical Process Control (SPC), to optimize semiconductor device performance and manufacturing yields.
Prepare and present comprehensive technical justification analysis reports to internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership and customers.

Qualifications You Must Have

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience.
Experience in Semiconductor Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Engineering product management and/or Wafer Processing.

Qualifications We Prefer

Deep expertise in any of the following areas: HgCdTe, III/V semiconductor, or micro-bolometer (uncooled) detector physics, wafer processing in a cleanroom environment.
Proven ability to analyze and interpret data related to semiconductor device performance, with a strong foundation in statistical methods and process optimization.
Demonstrated experience in leading Design of Experiments (DoE) and Statistical Process Control (SPC) programs.
Strong understanding of process yields, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Hands-on experience with the use and implementation of device design and modeling tools such as MATLAB.
Familiarity with Bids and Proposals processes and Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS).
Exceptional communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence and guide strategic decision-making.

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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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 products.

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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 145,600 USD - 276,800 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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principal engineer jobs in santa barbara ca

Principal Semiconductor Product Engineer

Principal Mechanical Engineer

ROIC Design Engineer Principal

Principal Systems Engineer

Principal Electrical Engineer

Principal Systems Security Engineer – P4 (Onsite-CA)

Principal Machine Learning Engineer

Principal Electrical Engineer

Principal Technologist

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Principal Software Engineer, Real-time Embedded, Onsite

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Sr. Principal - Engineering Tools Support- Will sponsor a clearance!

Principal Electrical Engineer - RF/Microwave Design (Onsite)

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