Aerospace Microfabrication Engineer

Relative Dynamics Inc.

Microfabrication Engineer developing and optimizing MEMS processes for a new mission at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, MD. Collaborate with teams and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Posted 5/9/2026full-timeGreenbelt • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Electron

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive wage and benefits package
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

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Hard Skills & Tools

microfabrication processesphotolithographythin film depositionPhysical vapor depositionChemical vapor depositionetching techniquesmetrology equipmentcharacterization equipmentDesign of ExperimentsMEMS fabrication

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solving skillsattention to detaildocumentation abilitiescommunication abilities

Certifications

Bachelors degreeMS or PhD preferred