Senior Principal Materials Scientist — Onsite Nanofabrication

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Relocation assistance

Generous vacation

401k plan

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories in Livermore seeks a motivated R&D S&E (Materials Science) to advance nanoscale device fabrication and characterization. The role bridges physics, materials science, and electrical engineering, guiding cleanroom operations and external collaborations.

The candidate will develop new fabrication methods, supervise facilities, and publish findings in peer‑reviewed journals while contributing to Sandia's advanced research programs.

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics, Materials Science, or Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Extensive experience in cleanroom fabrication, tools, techniques and materials.
• Experience with electronic and photonic device fabrication, testing and characterization.
• Strong publication record in high impact journals.

Responsibilities

• Perform original and independent research in novel device fabrication and characterization.
• Develop new fabrication methods for novel microelectronic devices.
• Develop new programmatic directions for nanofabrication facilities.
• Collaborate with researchers on device development.
• Grow research programs and respond to funding opportunities.
• Coordinate maintenance, operations and safety in fabrication laboratories.

Skills

Cleanroom fabrication experience

Materials characterization techniques

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Technical presentations & reporting

Education

PhD in Physics, Materials Science, or Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree + 5 years relevant experience

Tools

Nanofabrication equipment

Cleanroom tools & methods

Job description

Sandia National Laboratories in Livermore seeks a motivated R&D S&E (Materials Science) to advance nanoscale device fabrication and characterization. The role bridges physics, materials science, and electrical engineering, guiding cleanroom operations and external collaborations.

The candidate will develop new fabrication methods, supervise facilities, and publish findings in peer‑reviewed journals while contributing to Sandia's advanced research programs.