Semiconductor Research Engineer

Title:

Semiconductor Research Engineer

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KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.

• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.

• Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

Job Summary:

Imagine yourself working in a state-of-the-art laboratory! As a semiconductor research engineer, you will work with scientists and engineers in the Air Force Research Laboratory Sensors Directorate, Electronic Devices Branch at Wright-Patterson AFB near Dayton, OH.  Your focus will be development of new processes to support novel device fabrication in Gallium Nitride and Gallium Oxide based technologies. You will plan, document, and execute hands-on experiments in a cleanroom environment using techniques such as dry etch processes, ion-implantation, and photolithography to realize electronic devices satisfying various performance metrics.  Other duties include materials characterization, on-wafer electrical test, communicating technical progress to team, and reporting results at professional conferences/workshops and in peer-reviewed journals.  Join us and be part of the team exploring evolutionary and revolutionary electronic device development with potential for high frequency microwave/millimeter wave and high-speed electronics applications!  

Key Responsibilities:

• Device Fabrication Process Development: develop new processes to support novel device fabrication in Gallium Nitride and Gallium Oxide based technologies.
• Hands-on Experiments: plan, document, and execute hands-on experiments in a cleanroom environment.
• Reporting results: communicating technical progress and reporting results at professional conferences/workshops and in peer-reviewed journals.

Work Environment:

• Location: On-site at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
• Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%
• Working Hours: Standard

Required Qualifications:

• Experience: 2 years’ experience in dry etch processes, ion-implantation, and photolithography process development
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field required
• Citizenship: Must be a US citizen and meet eligibility requirements to access the Air Force Research Laboratory and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience:
  • experience in Gallium Nitride/Gallium Oxide is highly desired
  • experience in computer assisted design as well as integrated circuit design in ultra-wide bandgap semiconductor technologies
  • Process experience in N-polar Gallium Nitride
  • Competency in design of experiments methodology
  • Demonstrated analytical and oral/written skills
• Education:
  • Master’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field or PhD in related field

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.

KBR Benefits:

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.