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Columbus Technologies and Services Inc

Sr. Detector/Instrument Engineer

greenbelt, MD

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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.

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greenbelt, MD, 20771, US

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