Senior​/Principal Molecular Beam Epitaxy Compound Semiconductor Technologist, Onsite

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What Your Job Will Be Like:

We are seeking an R&D molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) growth technologist to join our compound semiconductor microelectronics team. We work in a highly collaborative environment to conduct III-V compound semiconductor research and development using epitaxial growth and microfabrication processes for a wide variety of optoelectronic and microelectronic devices with direct impact to our national security mission. You will be expected to:

Take engineering direction to perform creative research involving epitaxial growth using multiple state-of-the-art arsenide, phosphide, and antimonide MBE systems

Collaborate closely with experts across and outside Sandia to realize high-quality epitaxial materials for programs ranging from fundamental research to small-scale device production

Improve epitaxial material quality and design based on your understanding of their impacts on observed device performance

Operate and maintain the integrity of our MBE systems and related facilities, characterize epitaxial materials, and fabricate and test devices

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.

Salary Range:

$74,700 - $144,400

* Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.

Qualifications We Require:

Associates degree in STEM field or; HS diploma plus four (4) years of semiconductor processing or laboratory process experience

Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE L-level security clearance

Hands-on experience maintaining complex equipment and instrumentation

Qualifications We Desire:

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field

Experience with compound semiconductor processing

Demonstrated problem solving skills

Ability to prioritize work while supporting multiple projects

Proven ability to work effectively and efficiently in a team environment

Demonstrated attention to detail

Experience in working with and maintaining ultra-high vacuum systems

About Our Team:

The III-V Microelectronics Department is responsible for the research and technology foundation of Group III-V compound semiconductors within the MESA:
Microsystems Engineering, Science and Applications Center that enables the creation, development and delivery of microelectronic components addressing high-performance, harsh-environment communication, sensing and control problems. We work throughout the Technology Readiness Level range from TRL1 (basic principles observed and reported) to TRL6 (representative of the deliverable demonstrated in relevant environments), and partner as appropriate to assure the delivery of qualified products to our customers.

Our Department focuses on providing customers with microtechnology or microsystems integration solutions to their problems, who need a trusted partner or supplier to create and deliver on stated performance, size, weight, power and cost benefits relative to alternatives. Meeting project milestones and delivery commitments are critical to success in our business. Core Department capabilities include electronic modeling and simulation; epitaxial design, growth and characterization;

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