Key Responsibilities
Cleanroom Fabrication & Process Support: Spend active time in the cleanroom environment assisting with process steps, managing test runs, and operating fabrication equipment (e.g., photolithography, wet/dry etching, thin-film deposition).
Electrical Characterization (DC & RF): Set up and execute parametric electrical testing. Perform DC measurements (I-V, C-V) and RF/high-frequency measurements (S-parameters) using manual or semi-automated probe stations, parameter analyzers, and network analyzers.
Microscopy & Metrology: Conduct physical characterization and failure analysis on fabricated devices using advanced microscopy tools, including Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), and optical microscopes.
Device Simulation (TCAD): Utilize TCAD simulation tools (e.g., Sentaurus, Silvaco) to model basic device physics, predict electrical behaviors, and guide physical experiments.
Data Analysis & Reporting: Compile, analyze, and present experimental data. Compare electrical measurements against TCAD simulation results to identify discrepancies and suggest device improvements.
Documentation & Safety compliance: Maintain rigorous documentation of cleanroom runs, testing protocols, and safety procedures.
Work Environment
Location: Onsite
Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%
Working Hours: Standard
Required Qualifications
Education: PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Nanoengineering, or a closely related engineering field; or MS degree in the same discipline with 3+ years of microelectronics experience beyond graduate school.
Experience: 4+ years of hands-on cleanroom experience (can include graduate research or internships)
Fabrication Skills: Familiarity with standard cleanroom protocols, safety standards, and basic microfabrication processing techniques.
Testing & Metrology
Experience with semiconductor parametric testing equipment (e.g., source measure units, lock-in amplifiers).
Hands-on experience to DC/RF electrical characterization concepts.
Direct experience operating optical microscopes; exposure to SEM or AFM is highly desirable.
Simulation & Software: Exposure to TCAD simulation software (e.g., Sentaurus, Silvaco, or COMSOL).
Communication & Teamwork: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a strong publication record
Security Clearance: Must possess the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government clearance.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.
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