Senior Materials Scientist — Nanoscale Devices

Sandia National Laboratories; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 281,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories in Livermore seeks a motivated R&D staff member (Materials Science) to join the Materials Physics department, working at the interface of physics, materials science, and electrical engineering.

The candidate will lead fabrication efforts in a cleanroom, coordinate external facilities, and develop independent research in emerging areas while collaborating with researchers across disciplines.

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics, Materials Science, or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in cleanroom fabrication and nanofabrication.
• Strong publication record in high‑impact journals.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate maintenance on cleanroom instruments.
• Manage and maintain safety in fabrication laboratories.
• Interact with external fabrication facilities to expand access to users.
• Develop new fabrication methods for novel microelectronic devices.
• Publish and present work at conferences and in scientific journals.

Skills

Multidisciplinary teams

Interpersonal skills

Publications

Education

PhD in Physics, Materials Science, or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Sandia National Laboratories in Livermore seeks a motivated R&D staff member (Materials Science) to join the Materials Physics department, working at the interface of physics, materials science, and electrical engineering.

The candidate will lead fabrication efforts in a cleanroom, coordinate external facilities, and develop independent research in emerging areas while collaborating with researchers across disciplines.