Semiconductor Research and Development Engineer

Description:

You will be the Semiconductor Research and Development Engineer for the Detector Research and Development team. Our team is responsible for designing, fabricating, and testing cutting‑edge infrared detectors using advanced epitaxial growth techniques.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Semiconductor Research and Development Engineer you will be responsible for driving process innovation and integration across our infrared detector programs.

Your responsibilities will focus on one or more of the following, but are not limited to:

* Ownership of Process Integration for development programs.

* Develop and control semiconductor wafer photolithography processes for new detector products.

* Driver of high‑precision flip‑chip bonding of silicon to III‑V semiconductor dies for development programs.

* Integrate process flows for new material platforms, collaborating with Production Process Integration Engineers.

* Lead technical innovation projects, providing direction and financial oversight.

* Present status updates and final reports to internal and external customers.

Why Join Us

The ideal candidate is a collaborative technical leader who thrives in a dynamic R&D environment, enjoys solving complex engineering challenges, and values the impact of advanced sensor technology on next‑generation platforms.

We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Santa Barbara. Discover more about our Santa Barbara, California location.

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

Basic Qualifications:

* Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 12+ years of professional experience; or 8+ years of professional experience with a related Masters degree; or 4+ years of experience required with a related PhD.

* Hands‑on experience with semiconductor wafer and die processing.

* Proven ability to present technical information clearly to internal and external customers, including status updates and final reports.

* Ability to independently diagnose and resolve complex engineering problems.

* Must be a US Citizen, as this position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Desired

Skills:

1. Understanding of band gap engineering.

2. Expertise in semiconductor wafer and die processing.

3. Excellent communication and presentation skills.

4. Experience programming with Matlab, JMP, Python, SQL, etc.

5. Persistence in problem solving.

6. Proficiency in sorting out the most impactful issues to focus on.

Clearance Level: None

Other Important Information You Should Know

Expression of Interest:
By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

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

Work Schedules:
Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $134,000 - $236,325. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only.

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