Aerospace Microfabrication Engineer

Relative Dynamics • Greenbelt, MD

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Relative Dynamics is seeking a Microfabrication Engineer to assist in advancing cutting-edge technology for a new mission at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, MD. This is a full-time, on-site position. This position is not eligible for remote work.

Requirements

• 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
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Excellent documentation and communication abilities

Nice To Haves

• Cleanroom experience in class 10-1000 environments
• Familiarity with process integration and optimization
• Experience with Design of Experiments methodology
• Knowledge of MEMS design principles and fabrication challenges

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and life/disability insurance
• Vacation and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Great 401k with company match
• Employee referral program
• Community involvement investing and giving back to the community

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level