Senior Electronic and Optical Materials Device Fabrication Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Electronic and Optical Materials Device Fabrication Engineer to help us fabricate world-class micro- and nanoscale devices. The role is predominantly fabrication-focused, with a majority of working hours spent in a cleanroom or laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize multilayer layouts with Python scripting for layout generation and data analysis.
• Develop advanced fabrication recipes for multilayer optics using e-beam lithography and direct-write lithography on various optical substrates.
• Build and maintain version-controlled GDS/layout databases with Python-based automation for parametric layout generation, fracturing, and design rule checking, and develop data-analysis pipelines linking design, fabrication, and metrology data for CD, overlay, and yield trends.
• Apply AI and machine-learning approaches to improve fabrication processes.
• Refine deposition techniques across systems such as e-beam, thermal, and sputter evaporators, PECVD, ALD, and MOCVD to enhance device quality.
• Characterize thin films and processes using tools like SEM/EDS, XPS, XRD, AFM, ellipsometry, and film stress analysis to ensure quality and performance.
• Execute precision etching processes to meet tight design specifications and tolerances.
• Maintain and update process documentation, including runsheets, for accuracy and repeatability.
• Collaborate with teams to innovate and improve fabrication workflows.

Qualifications

• Have a Masters Degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Have 7+ years experience working in a microfabrication or nanofabrication cleanroom environment.
• Be proficient in multilayer layout design and modification, with expertise in Python scripting for both design automation and data analysis.
• Have experience optimizing etch and deposition processes, including thermal evaporation, e-beam, sputtering, PECVD, ICP RIE, and ion mill techniques.
• E-beam lithography experience is a requirement for this posting.
• Be willing and able to travel locally to shared cleanrooms and laboratory facilities.
• Able to obtain Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain Top Secret level clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Have a Ph.D. degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Have experience using e-beam lithography to pattern meta-optic or integrated photonics devices.
• Have experience patterning materials for photonic integrated circuits, adaptive optics, RF, IR, or MEMS devices.
• Familiarity with sophisticated characterization tools, including SEM/EDS, XPS, XRD, AFM, ellipsometry, and spectroscopic reflectometry.
• Experience working with metaoptic and integrated photonics designers.

Benefits

At APL, we offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates. We provide a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development.