Process Engineer - Semiconductors

KBR - Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH

Full-time - Entry Level

Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Process Engineer - Semiconductors will work within the Air Force Research Laboratory's Sensors Directorate, focusing on advancing sensor technology through the development and optimization of fabrication processes for next-generation infrared image sensors. This role involves hands-on work in a cleanroom environment, utilizing various fabrication techniques and performing device characterization to enhance the performance of semiconductor-based infrared sensors.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop tasks associated with the analysis of photonics applications.
• Perform and optimize cleanroom processing of infrared detector material into functional devices.
• Characterize infrared sensors and report results.
• Analyze characterization data, identify issues, and propose/execute solutions.
• Provide monthly updates on progress of tasks & projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Photonics, Chemistry, or related field with a minimum of 2 years of related experience.
• Familiarity with semiconductor opto-electronic devices.
• Familiarity with cleanroom processes.
• Ability to communicate results verbally and in writing.

Nice-to-haves

• Graduate degree in Engineering, Physics, Photonics, Chemistry, or related field with emphasis on semiconductor opto-electronic devices.
• Experience in performing cleanroom fabrication processes (photolithography, metallization, wet/dry etching, deposition, etc.).
• Experience in performing opto-electronic device characterization measurements (I-V, C-V, QE, spectral response, noise, etc.).

Benefits

• 401K plan with company match
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Flexible work schedule
• Professional training and development support