Senior Lithography & Nanofabrication R&D Engineer

Fab2; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid time off (Holidays & Sick Time)

Visa sponsorship

Life and disability Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Weekly learning & development

Job summary

Fab2 in Austin, TX is seeking a Senior Lithography Research Engineer to lead development of novel patterning hardware for chip fabrication. You will drive exploratory R&D, simulate and design advanced optics, and fabricate prototypes for integration with existing processes.

The role demands hands-on nanofabrication expertise, deep lithography knowledge, and the ability to deliver working prototypes autonomously within a growing hardware startup environment.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in Physics, Optics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
• Hands-on expertise in nanofabrication and sub-micron patterning.
• Deep knowledge of lithography and patterning hardware design, with advanced resolution-enhancement techniques.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end development, simulation, and fabrication of novel patterning hardware.
• Drive exploratory R&D autonomously across optical design and nanofabrication.
• Simulate optical and nanophotonic behavior to guide hands-on physical experimentation.
• Interface closely with the process team to integrate patterning hardware with deposition, development, and etch steps.

Skills

Applied optics

Nanofabrication

Lithography hardware

Optical design

Experimentation

Autonomous R&D

Education

PhD or equivalent in Physics/Optics/EE/Materials

Job description

Fab2 in Austin, TX is seeking a Senior Lithography Research Engineer to lead development of novel patterning hardware for chip fabrication. You will drive exploratory R&D, simulate and design advanced optics, and fabricate prototypes for integration with existing processes.

The role demands hands-on nanofabrication expertise, deep lithography knowledge, and the ability to deliver working prototypes autonomously within a growing hardware startup environment.