Principal Research Scientist - Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) - REF1964Y

Company Description

Elbit Systems of America is a leading provider of high-performance products, system solutions, and support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, commercial aviation, and medical instrumentation markets. With facilities throughout the United States, Elbit Systems of America is dedicated to supporting those who contribute daily to the safety and security of the United States. Elbit Systems of America, LLC is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a global high technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications. For additional information, visit: www.elbitsystems-us.com or follow us on Twitter.

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Job Description

Seeking a driven individual to be part of our Advanced Sensors Engineering Team to apply their Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) expertise and experience to develop new processes and approaches which improve on designs. The incumbent troubleshoots development problems with the fabrication process and takes corrective action with designing process integration for multi-wafer integration to ensure quality, manufacturability and costs are met. Applies advanced principles, concepts, techniques and theories gained through extensive study and experience. Performs unusually complex tasks and develops highly innovative solutions. Plans and implements learning cycles on specific aspects of projects. Works closely with management and/or customers on technical issues, risk resolution and associated schedules. Compiles and presents data to management and/or customers during product development and through production manufacturing transition.

The candidate should have a background in applied physics, materials science, electrical engineering, chemistry, or similar field and have demonstrated examples of self-driven efforts in technical areas outside of their academic training. The candidate will work in a diverse team-based environment alongside technical staff of varying levels of expertise and should be able to execute technical tasks and communicate technical matters to engineering and management. The ability to work independently and be flexible to the continuously-evolving nature of research and development efforts is essential. The in-person position includes significant on-site and in-lab contributions.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Design, Lead, Execute and Report experiments, write up data sets and process flows
• Produce prototypes to flesh out new processes and document the process for verification
• Able to design and establish process of record for the following (R&D and Support for Manufacturing Engineering)
  • Preparation, handling and fixturing of substrates for atomic layer deposition
  • Precursor selection and recipe development for optimized uniformity, stoichiometry and film performance
  • Film characterization techniques and process monitoring including ellipsometry, SEM, XPS, etc.
• Experience or familiarity with the following Tools/Processes: Atomic Layer Deposition, Ultra-High Vacuum Systems, common MEMS / semiconductor processes and general cleanroom environments
• Read and understand process documents attached to the company’s products.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Materials Science, Chemistry, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering or similar fields.
• Master’s degree with significant relevant experience will be considered, PhD preferred.  
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance
• 7 years minimum experience in OMVPE - Organometallic Vapor Epitaxial, MEMS, Advanced Packaging, Micro/Nano Fabrication and/or Semiconductor industry
• Relevant experience with transitioning R&D processes to production. Establishing of process specifications and verification of process capability
• Use and maintenance of ALD equipment and supporting equipment such as vacuum pumps, foreline trap, toxic / flammable gas delivery cabinet, scrubbers and gas detection and alarm systems.

• Handling and process use of ALD precursors including toxic and flammable gases, organometallics, pyrophoric, flammable solids, and rare earths.
• Proper selection of precursors for process efficiency and film quality.  Developing process recipes for novel films and difficult precursors.
• Understanding of safety and environmental concerns and handling of precursors and the proper control and mitigation of hazardous reaction by-products.
• Optimization of ALD films for long term performance stability in ultra-high vacuum.
• Data analysis and statistical process control
• Excellent communication skills with multi-disciplinary engineering team and government customers
• Proficient written (reports, proposals, white papers) and verbal skills (technical presentations)

Preferred Skills:

• Blackbelt and/or Lean 6 sigma qualification
• Experience with Zemax, COMSOL or equivalent modeling programs
• Experience with Python, Java, and C++ programming
• Experience working within the defense industry and delivering solutions to the appropriate standards

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

It has been and will continue to be the policy of Elbit Systems of America to recruit, hire, train, and promote into all job levels based solely upon job-related qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetics or citizenship status.

EEO STATEMENT:

Elbit Systems of America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individual with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.  Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ACCESSIBILITY:

Elbit Systems of America is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.  If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email recruitingfw@elbitsystems-us.com.

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