Materials Microelectronics Engineer

MIT Lincoln Laboratory; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans

MIT-funded pension

Matching 401(k)

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Mentorship programs

Work-life balance options

Job summary

MIT Lincoln Laboratory in Lexington, MA is seeking a Materials Microelectronics Engineer to conduct R&D on innovative microelectronics and materials. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant MS degree and possess expertise in microfabrication and laboratory processes.

Responsibilities include developing process flows, executing experiments, and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package inclusive of health, dental, and vision plans, retirement savings, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• MS in a relevant field required.
• Experience in semiconductor, MEMS, or microfabrication settings.
• Hands-on microfabrication process development experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and document process flows for microelectronic devices.
• Plan and analyze experiments to meet objectives.
• Collaborate with engineers to refine process definitions.
• Work safely in cleanroom environments.
• Contribute to scientific reports and patents.

Skills

Microfabrication processes

Data acquisition

Programming (MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW)

Excellent problem-solving skills

Hands-on laboratory skills

Education

MS in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or materials science

Job description

Materials Microelectronics Engineer

Date: Jun 15, 2026

Location: Lexington, MA, US

Company: MIT Lincoln Laboratory

Job Description

The Advanced Materials and Microsystems Group (G81) leverages physical properties at the small scale to develop enabling novel materials, custom microelectronics, and multifunctional microsystems. Activities range from new approaches to materials discovery and specialized microelectronic process technologies to embedding electronic devices in fibers and fabrics and creating new materials for additive manufacturing. Application areas include low‑cost picosatellites, additive manufacturing of radiation shields, persistent ocean monitoring, and microchips for testing cooling solutions for high‑performance microprocessors. Work is conducted in the Microelectronics Laboratory, the Defense Fabric Discovery Center, and other cleanroom facilities.

The group seeks an engineer/scientist to conduct research and development advancing microelectronic devices from first‑of‑a‑kind demonstrations to prototypes suitable for technology transfer. The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in microfabrication processes and process integration for microsystems, work effectively in a multi‑disciplinary team, take initiative, work independently, rapidly grasp new concepts, and meet deadlines.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop, oversee, and document process flows for electronic devices and microsystems, demonstrating ability to troubleshoot complex, multi‑step microscale manufacturing processes.
• Plan, execute, and analyze systematic experiments to accomplish programmatic objectives.
• Collaborate closely with process engineers to define and refine process flows, experiment planning, execution, and analysis of results.
• Work safely in laboratory and cleanroom environments.
• Contribute to reports, presentations, papers, and/or patents as appropriate.

Required Qualifications

• MS in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science and engineering, or a similar field.
• Experience working in semiconductor, MEMS, or other microfabrication settings.
• Hands‑on microfabrication process development, process integration, measurements, metrology, failure analysis, and/or electronic device packaging.
• Experience with design of experiments, device testing, data acquisition, and/or programming (MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW).
• Experience with photomask layout, PCB layout, and/or mechanical design.
• Excellent hands‑on laboratory skills, problem‑solving, and oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with microfabrication and/or laboratory processes and procedures for process technology transfers.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
• MIT‑funded pension
• Matching 401(k)
• Paid leave (vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.)
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs
• Mentorship programs
• Work‑life balance options

Selected candidate will be subject to a pre‑employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance.

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information. U.S. citizenship is required.

Requisition ID: 43073