Nanofabrication Process Engineer

MIT Lincoln Laboratory; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 116,400 - 182,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans

MIT-funded pension

Matching 401(k)

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Work-life balance options

Job summary

A leading research lab in Massachusetts is seeking a full-time scientist or engineer for its quantum fabrication team. The role focuses on developing processes for monolithic and 3D-integrated circuits, utilizing state-of-the-art techniques in a collaborative environment. Candidates with relevant hands-on experience in nanofabrication are encouraged to apply, as they will work on exciting quantum computing technologies. A comprehensive benefits package is included, along with a competitive salary range based on experience.

Qualifications

• M.S. or B.S. with significant experience in micro/nanofabrication processes.
• Ability to execute rigorous experimental plans.
• Expertise in at least one tool operation like lithography, etch, or metrology.

Responsibilities

• Initiating and executing fabrication runs.
• Overseeing and improving process runs.
• Analyzing data at ambient and cryogenic temperatures.

Skills

Nanofabrication

Process engineering

Lithography

Etch

Thin films

Metrology

Inspection

Education

M.S. in a related field

B.S. in a related field with experience

Tools

Electron-beam lithography

Statistical analysis software (e.g., JMP)

Job description

Date: Feb 23, 2026

Location: Lexington, MA, US

Company: MIT Lincoln Laboratory

Job Description

The Quantum-Enabled Computation Group is exploring, prototyping, and demonstrating transformative computational advantage by leveraging quantized and entangled signals. The group focuses on quantum computing with superconducting qubits, classical computing with single flux quanta, and quantum information science and algorithms. It supports the U.S. research enterprise and the Government as strategic Test & Evaluation partners.

We seek a full‑time scientist or engineer for our superconducting qubit fabrication team. The role will develop and mature quantum‑compatible processes for monolithic and 3D‑integrated circuits. Work will focus on our 200 mm quantum fabrication platform, primarily in the in‑house Microelectronics Laboratory with a full team of process and equipment technicians and area engineers.

The responsibilities include:

• Initiating and executing short‑loop and full‑flow fabrication runs.
• Overseeing standard process runs to meet program needs and improve device performance, yield, and reliability.
• Analyzing test structure and metrology data at ambient and cryogenic temperatures.
• Developing processes for new or improved features.
• Designing data‑driven experiments and completing independent tasks after a training period.
• Collaborating with engineers and scientists across a range of skill levels.

Our fabrication platform uses standard back‑end‑of‑line CMOS techniques, including metal deposition, photolithography, and etch. Candidates with or without direct experience in quantum devices are welcome.

Qualifications

Required

• M.S. in a field related to nanofabrication with at least 3 years of hands‑on experience in micro/nanofabrication process engineering or process integration; a B.S. with at least 5 years of hands‑on experience in process engineering, or extensive on‑the‑job experience and demonstrated breadth and depth of fabrication expertise, will be considered.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute rigorous experimental plans.
• Tool operation expertise and theoretical understanding in at least one of lithography, etch, thin films, metrology, and inspection.
• Excellent data management, organization, and communication skills.

Desired

• Tool operation expertise and theoretical understanding across multiple of lithography, etch, thin films, metrology, and inspection.
• Demonstrated skill in electron‑beam lithography.
• Expertise across full device fabrication flows.
• Experience with developing and executing standard process control.
• Demonstrated process integration and 3D integration experience and expertise.
• Familiarity with statistical analysis software, e.g., JMP.

Salary

Recent Graduate Hiring Range: $116,400–$140,000

Experienced Hiring Range: $116,400–$182,200

Disclaimer: MIT Lincoln Laboratory provides a typical hiring range as a good faith estimate of what we reasonably expect to offer for this position at the time of posting. The final salary offered to a selected candidate will depend on various factors, including‑but not limited to‑the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, skills and education/training, internal equity considerations and applicable legal requirements. This range reflects base salary only and does not include additional forms of compensation or benefits.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
• MIT‑funded pension
• Matching 401(k)
• Paid leave (including vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.)
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs
• A range of work‑life balance options
• … and much more!

Background Verification

The 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.

EEO Statement

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

42257