Research Engineer -Electrical

Title:

Research Engineer

• Electrical

At KBR, We Deliver by transforming science into new possibilities for our customers. Be part of a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and researchers to discover and develop new and relevant military-critical electronics to maintain our nation's air, space, and cyber superiority.

This position is located at the Air Force Research Laboratory Sensors Directorate, Aerospace Components and Subsystems Technical Division. The Devices for Sensing Branch leads the AF in development of electronic devices for sensing for next generation military aerospace systems. In-house and contractual programs range from basic research and exploratory development to advanced integrated circuit technology demonstration efforts. Explores evolutionary and revolutionary device development and conducts feasibility demonstration efforts on devices and circuits with potential for high frequency microwave/millimeter wave and high-speed electronics applications.

Position Description:

KBR is seeking a highly-motivated research engineer to research and develop a novel heterogeneous integration (HI) technique. Focus will be on cleanroom wafer scale processing with necessary processing capabilities including: photolithography, lift-off, deep reactive ion etching (DRIE), metallization (evaporation and/or e-beam), and electroplating. Ability to assist with flip-chip bonding as well as femtosecond laser machining. Research will focus on optimization of existing processing techniques as well as process improvements through new materials and techniques with the overall goal being to increase performance and yield of devices made through the HI process.

Required Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field is required.

• Demonstrated analytical and oral/written skills in addition to strong attention to detail.

• Effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills

• Must be a US citizen and meet Air Force Research Laboratory requirements to access Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.

Desired Experience:

• Experience with cleanroom processing is highly desired.

• Experience with optics/photonics a plus.

• Competency in design of experiments (DOE) methodology.

Security Clearance Requirement: Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

When you become part of the KBR team, your career opportunities are endless. Our people are the heart of everything we do here at KBR. We Value our People!

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, and our Zero Harm culture. These ideals form all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward, being a more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer. We Deliver

• Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.