Scientist - Advanced Microsystems

ECS; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Federal LLC in Arlington, VA is seeking a Scientist – Advanced Microsystems to lead emerging research in materials, microfabrication, packaging, and device integration, translating lab concepts into scalable applications. The role requires evaluating technologies, identifying risks, collaborating with academia and industry, and providing strategic technical guidance across multidisciplinary efforts.

Candidates should have a strong technical foundation and be able to communicate complex

Qualifications

• Strong technical foundation across materials science, physics, microsystems, semiconductor processes, or device engineering.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities for multidisciplinary research.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assess innovative technologies and technical risks and opportunities.
• Engage with top researchers across academia and industry for strategic guidance.
• Provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary research efforts.

Skills

Security clearance

Analytical skills

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Education

Master's or PhD in Materials Science or related field

PhD in related technical discipline

Job description

Job Title

Scientist – Advanced Microsystems

Location

Arlington, VA

Job Description

This role focuses on emerging research in advanced materials, precision manufacturing, microfabrication, packaging technologies, and device integration that enable highly engineered systems to transition from laboratory concepts into scalable, real‑world applications.

The successful candidate will assess innovative technologies, identify technical risks and opportunities, engage with leading researchers across academia and industry, and provide strategic technical guidance across multidisciplinary research efforts. Candidates should possess a strong technical foundation and the ability to evaluate complex technologies spanning materials science, physics, microsystems, semiconductor processes, and advanced device engineering.

Salary Range

150,000 – 220,000

Required Skills

• Masters or Ph.D. in Materials Science, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a closely related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of experience conducting advanced research or developing technologies in one or more relevant technical fields.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Demonstrated expertise in several of the following areas:
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to evaluate multidisciplinary technical efforts.
• Demonstrated record of technical leadership through research, publications, patents, technology development, or program execution.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Desired Skills

• Ph.D. in Materials Science, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a closely related technical discipline.
• Active Secret security clearance preferred; exceptional candidates who are eligible to obtain a clearance will also be considered.
• Experience transitioning research into practical or manufacturable technologies.
• Knowledge of microsystem packaging, advanced manufacturing, or semiconductor process integration.
• Experience with reliability engineering, environmental testing, or product qualification.
• Familiarity with emerging quantum, photonic, sensing, or precision measurement technologies.
• Experience collaborating with universities, national laboratories, federally funded research organizations, or commercial R&D organizations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ECS Federal LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.