Scientist II - Semiconductor Process

Leonardo DRS; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonardo DRS in Dallas, TX is seeking a Scientist II to advance semiconductor processing for infrared sensor innovations. The role blends hands-on cleanroom work with project leadership, requiring experience in photolithography, etch, thin films, and device integration.

You will design and optimize processes, run DOEs, analyze yield, and collaborate with materials science, device physics, and test engineering teams to meet development goals and schedule.

Qualifications

• PhD or MSc in a relevant field with strong semiconductor processing knowledge.
• 2+ years in semiconductor device processing and process engineering.
• Experience with etch, thin films, metrology, and wet/dry cleans.
• Ability to analyze data related to semiconductor device performance.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Organized, proactive, and able to communicate to technical and programmatic audiences.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop specialized processes for fabrication of photodiodes for infrared detection using standard and customized semiconductor processes and equipment.
• Experiment, perform DOEs, and establish methods to sustain and improve current processes.
• Identify processing conditions to achieve device design goals.
• Lead complex technical projects with budget and schedule objectives.
• Understand process yield and perform yield analysis.
• Develop process flows and communicate requirements to engineers and scientists.
• Understand device physics and mask layout implications.
• Construct and execute experimental plans and analyze results.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary project teams and present results to peers and management.
• Accept responsibility and accountability.

Skills

Semiconductor fabrication experience

DOE design and analysis

Analytical thinking

Project management

Data analysis

Adaptability

Education

PhD or MSc in a relevant field

Tools

Photomask layout software

SEM tools

FTIR

Ellipsometer

MATLAB

MATHCAD

LabView

JMP

SpotFire

MiniTab

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Scientist II - Semiconductor Process

Location: Dallas, TX, US, 75243

Job ID:115251

The Electro Optical InfraredSystems (EOIS) line of business within DRS has locations in Dallas and Austin, TX, Melbourne, FL, and Cypress, CA. EOIS develops, manufactures, and supports infrared and electro-optical solutions for soldiers, ground vehicles and airborneplatforms. We offer an exciting and challenging work environment, a competitive salary and benefits package, a business culture that rewards performance.

Employing the world’s brightest. Supporting the world’s bravest.

Business Unit: EOIS
Location: Dallas TX
Career Functional Area: Research and Development
Telework Type: Onsite
Relocation Available: Yes
Type: Exempt
Schedule: 9/80
Shift: 1st

Job Summary

Leonardo DRS is looking for a confident, highly motivated Scientist with semiconductor processing and project management experience to join our Research and Development team. We are looking for a strong candidate with experience in a variety of processing areas such as photolithography, mask layout, thin film deposition, etch, and wet processing. The candidate should have experience and knowledge of how processes interact in device fabrication and be able to learn new tools and processes from both a fundamental and practical level. This is a hands on role, largely in the cleanroom, where the candidate will be responsible for maintaining, improving, and developing semiconductor processes to meet R&D goals and objectives. As a Scientist, you will be an integral part of DRS’ new product and technology development efforts in infrared sensors. You will interface with other team members representing a wide range of disciplines, including material science, process engineering, device physics, test engineering, and system design. You will have hands on responsibility for specialized semiconductor device process integration, semiconductor fabrication process development, new detector fabrication, experimental design, and device characterization. In addition, you will be the technical and/or project lead on critical development projects guiding both technical direction as well as coordination of key technical resources.

Job Responsibilities

• Design and develop specialized processes for fabrication of photodiodes for infrared detection using both industry standard and highly customized semiconductor processes and fabrication equipment.
• Experiment, perform DOEs, and establish methods and procedures to sustain current processes as well as drive continuous improvements.
• Identify processing conditions which will best achieve the device design goals.
• Drive complex technical projects while meeting financial and schedule objectives.
• Understand process yield and yield analysis
• Develop process flows and communicate technical requirements and assess process technology with engineers and scientists to ensure project success.
• Understand basic semiconductor device physics to comprehend the effect process, fabrication, and integration have on final device performance.
• Understand device design parameters and associated mask layout requirements.
• Construct and execute experimental plans to solve problems. Identify key input and output variables and provide analysis of results.
• Participate and contribute to multi-disciplinary project teams
• Organize, interpret, and present results to technical peers as well as to upper management or customers.
• Accept responsibility and accountability.

Qualifications

• Education: Ph.D. in relevant discipline such as Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, or Electrical Engineering or Master’s Degreewithequivalentcombination of education and experience.
• Experience: 2+ years in semiconductor device processing and process engineering
• Knowledge and hands‑on experience with a variety of semiconductor fabrication process modules such as etch, thin films, metrology, and wet and dry cleans.
• Ability to understand and analyze data related to semiconductor device performance
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• The candidate must be organized, proactive, and able to communicate to both highly technical and programmatic audiences with equal ease.
• U.S citizenship is required. Must be able to meet security standards and able to obtain a secret clearance.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• 5+ years of semiconductor fabrication experience.
• Familiarity with photomask layout software.
• Prior experience or willingness to work in a small R&D semiconductor fab environment.
• Basics of implementation of statistical process control (SPC)
• Experience operating and/or interpreting data from a scanning electron microscope, FTIR, ellipsometer, or other thin-film characterization and metrology tools and techniques.
• MATLAB, MATHCAD, LabView, JMP, SpotFire, MiniTab and other relevant engineering software packages to analyze data.

U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career‑growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours. Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only.

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Our Vision. To be the leading mid‑tier defense technology company in the U.S.

Our Values. The Leonardo DRS culture is defined by our Core Values and Principles:

• Integrity
• Agility
• Excellence
• Customer Focus
• Community & Respect
• Innovation

We strive to uphold them in all aspects of our business practices to inspire our employees and provide outstanding support for our customers.