Microelectromechanical Systems Engineer

Microelectromechanical Systems Engineer

Location:

ARL Maryland - Adelphi, MD 20783 US (Primary)

Fibertek is currently seeking a Microelectromechanical Systems Engineer to support our team at the Army Research Laboratory (ARL) in Adelphi, MD. The Microelectromechanical Systems Engineer will provide specialized engineering support in the research, design, and fabrication of Micro‑Electro‑Mechanical Systems (MEMS) devices and novel micro‑scale packaging technologies. The MEMS Engineer will work in a cleanroom environment at ARL to advance the design, development, and testing of MEMS‑based devices for defense applications.

The MEMS Engineer supports ARL’s Electromagnetic Effects Branch under the VIRTUE program. The role focuses on R&D in MEMS fabrication, additive manufacturing, micro‑scale electronics packaging, and micro‑scale energetics. Responsibilities include modeling, fabricating, assembling, and testing micro‑scale devices using advanced cleanroom processes and ensuring performance under extreme environments.

• Conduct MEMS device design and simulation for micro‑scale sensors and actuators.
• Perform photolithography, deposition, etching, bonding, and thin‑film processing in ARL’s cleanroom.
• Lead microfabrication process development and documentation.
• Execute environmental and reliability testing of MEMS devices.
• Support integration and packaging of MEMS into larger electronic systems.
• Collaborate with ARL researchers, chemists, and materials engineers.
• Generate technical reports and maintain experiment logs in accordance with ARL standards.

• Expertise in MEMS fabrication processes, CAD layout design, and cleanroom safety.
• Strong understanding of materials characterization and thin‑film deposition methods.
• Familiarity with COMSOL, L‑Edit, or equivalent MEMS design software.
• Experience with additive manufacturing and micro‑scale assembly techniques.
• Candidates must be U.S. citizens with ability to obtain Secret clearance.
• Cleanroom experience is highly desired.
• 3+ years of experience in MEMS or semiconductor device fabrication, or equivalent laboratory R&D experience in microfabrication.

FIBERTEK, Inc. is a recognized leader in advanced lasers, lidars and laser communication systems providing our DoD, NASA and aerospace customers discriminating capabilities. We pride ourselves in our innovation and customer success focused culture enabled by a creative and relaxed work environment. Fibertek fosters a progressive learning environment that values inspiration, promotes professional challenge and encourages personal growth. We offer a competitive and incentivized compensation package with excellent benefits.

Fibertek, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual merit, skills, and experience. Fibertek does not engage in nor permits any discrimination in the workplace.