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Columbus Technologies and Services Inc lists this Sr. Detector/Instrument Engineer opportunity in greenbelt, Maryland. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Description Job Description OVERVIEW
Must be a US Person or Permanent Resident
W2 with full benefits
Customer and contract specific training will be required and provided.
Location - Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) Greenbelt, MD (onsite)
Offer contingent on ability to successfully pass a background check and drug screen
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JOB DESCRIPTION
The Columbus Technologies & Services at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center seeks a talented microfabrication engineer to advance our cutting-edge technology for internal projects. This exciting opportunity allows you to contribute directly to next-generation space exploration capabilities.
Senior Detector/Instrument Engineer Oversees and directs activities associated with detector/instrument engineering.
Develop and optimize microfabrication processes for MEMS devices
Troubleshoot process issues and implement solutions
Collaborate with cross-functional teams in design, test, and integration
Document procedures and results according to industry standards
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for fabrication processes
REQUIRED SKILLS
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, materials science, physics, or related field; MS or PhD preferred
Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in semiconductor or MEMS fabrication environments
Demonstrated expertise in photolithography processes including photoresist application, exposure systems, such as stepper tools or E-beam lithography, and pattern development
Comprehensive knowledge of thin film deposition methods including:
Physical vapor deposition (thermal/e-beam evaporation and sputtering)
Chemical vapor deposition (PECVD)
Thermal oxidation processes
Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD)
Proficiency in etching techniques including:
Wet chemical etching of metals and dielectric films
Plasma-based dry etching (RIE)
Deep Reactive Ion Etching (DRIE)
Specialty vapor phase etching (vapor HF and XeF2)
Experience operating metrology and characterization equipment:
Optical and electron microscopy
Ellipsometry for film thickness measurement
Stress measurement techniques for thin films
Electrical probing and device characterization
DESIRED SKILLS
Cleanroom experience in class environments
Familiarity with process integration and optimization
Experience with Design of Experiments methodology
Knowledge of MEMS design principles and fabrication challenges
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, marital status, age, national origin, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. As a federal contractor, Columbus participates in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.
Worksite address
greenbelt, MD, 20771, US
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