About fab2
The fab2 team can build anything. We design all the hardware and software needed to make chips and we make the fabs, tools, and components ourselves.
We're looking for exceptional, hands-on people who can iterate to the limits of what's possible.
fab2 was founded by Sam Zeloof and Jim Keller. Sam is best known for making chips in his garage, and Jim has been a leader in the semiconductor industry for the past 40 years.
About the team
The Positioning Team operates on the nanometer scale. We build lithography, metrology, and motion systems that pattern, inspect, and characterize our chips to push our process to lower nodes.
About the Role
We are bringing on a Senior Lithography Research Engineer to lead our efforts in achieving precise geometry at lower node sizes. This is a highly autonomous, exploratory R&D role where you will drive the development of novel patterning approaches. You'll know you've succeeded in your first 6 months when you have successfully simulated, designed, and fabricated advanced patterning hardware that integrates into our existing processes.
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 seamlessly integrate patterning hardware with adjacent deposition, development, and etch steps
Requirements
PhD, or equivalent, in Physics, Optics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field
Demonstrated command of applied optics (including sub-wavelength and nanophotonic regimes) and experimental optics/metrology
Deep, hands-on expertise in nanofabrication and sub-micron patterning
Strong background in lithography and patterning hardware design, including advanced resolution-enhancement techniques
Proven ability to plan and execute complex R&D work autonomously, taking generative ideas all the way to working physical prototypes
Nice-to-haves
End-to-end fabrication experience with nanophotonic or sub-wavelength optical devices
Design experience with metasurfaces or metalenses
Working at fab2
We’re an early-stage hardware startup with solid funding, world-class advisors, and offices in Austin, TX and San Francisco, CA.
Benefits: fab2 offers the following benefits, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Generous Paid Time Off inclusive of Holidays and Sick Time
Visa Sponsorship
Life and Disability Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
401(k) retirement plan
Weekly Learning & Development opportunities
Commuter Benefits including Parking and Late Night Uber rides from the office
Lunches daily, Dinners 3x per week, Stocked Office Kitchen with Snacks and Spindrifts
We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability or other legally protected statuses.
Export Control Analysis: This position involves access to technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicant’s capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls.
fab2, formerly known as Atomic Semi
Skills Required
- PhD or equivalent in Physics, Optics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field
- Demonstrated command of applied optics including sub-wavelength and nanophotonic regimes and experimental optics/metrology
- Deep hands-on expertise in nanofabrication and sub-micron patterning
- Strong background in lithography and patterning hardware design including advanced resolution-enhancement techniques
- Proven ability to plan and execute complex R&D work autonomously
What We Do
Atomic Semi is building a small, fast semiconductor fab. We’ll build the tools ourselves then quickly push them to more advanced geometries. We’re building a small team of exceptional, hands-on engineers to make this happen.
