nLIGHT DEFENSE Systems, Inc. ยท 1 week ago
MOCVD Engineer
Vancouver, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$81K/yr - $98K/yr
3+ years expnLIGHT DEFENSE Systems, Inc. is a leading provider of high-power semiconductors and fiber lasers for various applications. The MOCVD Engineer will drive continuous improvement and sustaining engineering activities of MOCVD growth technology and contribute to the development of next-generation diode lasers from concept to production.
Defense & Space
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Drive continuous improvement of semiconductor laser performance through MOCVD process enhancements
Collaborate with the daily activities of engineering technicians
Solve complex technical problems in a timely manner such that schedules (production or development) are maintained
Qualification
Required
A solid understanding of semiconductor physics, semiconductor material properties and photonics
Drives continuous improvement of semiconductor laser performance through MOCVD process enhancements
Experience in testing and/or fabricating semiconductor diode lasers
Data analysis capabilities and preferred coding skills in Python, SQL, Matlab, C
Suggest and drive continuous improvements and maintain production yield metrics utilizing wide variety of analytical techniques (such as SPC, DOE, Gauge R&R/MSA)
Collaborate with the daily activities of engineering technicians
Solve complex technical problems in a timely manner such that schedules (production or development) are maintained
MS with >3 years working experience or Ph.D. in Engineering (Semiconductor Physics, Optoelectronics, Material Science)
Technical understanding of semiconductor wafer fabrication processes, material interactions, micron-scale surface chemistry
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective communication with cross functional & multi-site teams
Preferred
Preferred experience with GaAs & InP semiconductor lasers on Aixtron MOCVD tools
Preferred experience with mechanical drawings related to mask design, basic tool or fixture design
Preferred Knowledge of statistical analysis and design of experiment
Preferred experience with code scripting for data logging and data management
Preferred knowledge of materials characterization techniques such as SIMS, EDX, PL, ECV, XRD
Benefits
Target Cash Bonus of 5% to 6% of earned wages, depending on level
Eligible for Restricted Stock Unit grants
4 weeks of Paid Time Off per year
10 paid Holidays
Eligible for health benefits on the 1st day of the month after your start date
Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits, including prescription and orthodontia with employee-paid premiums as low as $40.00 per pay period
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, and Life & AD&D Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Aflac Supplemental Insurance
Paid Bereavement Leave and Jury Duty
Tuition Assistance Program
Pet Insurance
Company
nLIGHT DEFENSE Systems, Inc.
nLIGHT DEFENSE Systems, Inc.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase