Photolithography Process Engineer

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as physics, chemistry, materials science, or electrical engineering, etc.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing, or a Master’s degree with 3+ years of relevant experience, or a Ph.D. with research in a related field.
• Experience with process development, optimization, and troubleshooting, as well as equipment maintenance and repair.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex technical issues and develop effective solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams and provide technical guidance and training to junior engineers and technicians.
• This position requires U.S. citizenship due to a facility that requires special access.

You will be a Photolithography Process Engineer at our Lockheed Martin Santa Barbara Focal plane site in Goleta, CA. We are seeking a Photolithography Subject Matter Expert to join our team and provide technical expertise and leadership in photolithography processes for semiconductor manufacturing.

• Lithography process development and optimization, including resist material selection, coating, and development.
• Lithography equipment operation and maintenance, including stepper and scanner systems.
• Photolithography process control and metrology, including critical dimension (CD) control and overlay metrology.
• Lithography‑related defect reduction and yield enhancement.

• Develop and implement new photolithography processes and techniques to improve yield, throughput, and quality.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, and quality, to ensure seamless integration of photolithography processes into overall semiconductor manufacturing.
• Analyze and resolve complex technical issues related to photolithography, including equipment, process, and material issues.
• Develop and maintain documentation, including process recipes, operating procedures, and technical reports.
• Provide training and guidance to junior engineers and technicians on photolithography processes and equipment.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, technologies, and best practices in photolithography, and apply this knowledge to improve company processes and products.

As a Photolithography Process Engineer, joining our team means becoming a vital part of a mission that safeguards those who serve and protect our national security. You'll be working within a team environment, with cutting‑edge technology and innovative solutions that make a real difference.

This position is located in Santa Barbara (Goleta), CA.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

• Master’s or Ph.D. degree in a relevant field.
• Ph.D. with research in Optics in relation to photonics.
• Experience with advanced photolithography techniques.
• Familiarity with semiconductor industry standards and regulations, such as ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
• Experience with statistical process control (SPC) and design of experiments (DOE) methodologies.

Onsite Full-time:
The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.