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HRL Laboratories, LLC · 2 hours ago

Material Scientist, TEM and Microanalysis

Malibu, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$141K/yr - $176K/yr

3+ years exp

HRL Laboratories, LLC is seeking a Material Scientist specializing in TEM and Microanalysis. The ideal candidate will lead R&D efforts in the characterization of semiconductor devices and mentor junior staff while collaborating with senior technical members.

3D PrintingAdvanced MaterialsOptical CommunicationQuantum ComputingSemiconductorSoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead and drive creative focused R&D efforts involving design, fabrication, and characterization of nano-scale quantum-effect semiconductor devices

Investigate devices with (S)TEM and related analytical electron microscopy techniques, develop and refine microscopy characterization methods and advance the state of the art

Use advanced characterization methods to identify failure modes of novel semiconductor devices and inform process development efforts while providing feedback to team members

Work closely with senior technical staff to support materials characterization, process development, and failure analysis efforts

Work closely with and mentor junior technical staff on best practices for microscopy, process development, and failure analysis

Present ideas and results in effective technical presentations and reports, write technical papers and contribute to research proposals

Qualification

High-Resolution TEMHAADF-STEMEnergy Dispersive X-ray SpectroscopyElectron Energy Loss SpectroscopyTEM tomographyStrain mappingFocused ion beam lamella preparationSemiconductor process developmentFailure analysisData handling softwareTechnical presentationsTechnical writingMentoring

Required

3+ years of experience with microscopy techniques such as High-Resolution Transmission Electron Microscopy (HR-TEM), High-Angle Annular Dark-Field Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy (HAADF-STEM), Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS), and Electron Energy Loss Spectroscopy (EELS) is desired

Experience with data handling software such as excel, JMP, python, or IGOR is desired

Ph.D. in Materials Science & Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related fields

US Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance