Staff Engineer - TID Sensors

SLAC Job Postings

Position Overview:

The Technology Innovation Directorate at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is seeking a talented Staff Engineer to join our team and be responsible for designing, fabricating, assembling, and testing a variety of sensors to meet the needs of the Lab's mission.

The Sensors Department is part of TID's Instrumentation Division and is responsible for delivering the sensor technologies for many of the scientific programs at SLAC. As an Associate Scientist in this department, you will work side by side with our nation's leading scientific minds while also performing R&D on future approaches and technologies in the area of instrumentation. We pride ourselves in complex system design spanning concept, design, testing and operation and maintenance of high-speed data acquisition and electrical control systems for research instrumentation. Members of our team are encouraged to work in a variety of areas, supporting multiple diverse designs in a dynamic, energetic environment which values work life balance and comes with all of the benefits of being an employee of Stanford University.

Some of our current key projects from Instrumentation Division include the Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS) x-ray laser and high speed x-ray detectors, FACET high energy electron accelerator, Cosmic Microwave Background Stage 4 (CMB-S4) telescope array to be deployed in the Andes, Light Dark Matter eXperiment (LDMX) and Cryogenic Dark Matter Search (CDMS), artificial retina development in collaboration with Stanford University, and development of flight hardware for future space telescopes.

The successful candidate will be expected to provide innovative solutions to the many experiments that SLAC is involved with both now and in the future. Photolithographic mask design, development and optimization of fabrication processes, advanced device packaging and electrical test qualification for the unique requirements of SLAC experiments will be expected. Hands-on work in a cleanroom environment will be a central part of this job. Documenting results and procedures via internal technical notes and through peer-reviewed publications will also be expected.

Your specific responsibilities include:

• Design, fabrication, assembly and test of semiconductor sensors for x-ray and particle detection
• Advancing detector state-of-the-art to enable the Lab s scientific mission
• Coordination and collaboration with Sensors Dept. team to achieve project goals
• Documenting work through technical reports, and communicating progress to project managers
• Assist with program development efforts to support ongoing detector R&D at SLAC

Note: This is a 36-month fixed term position with the possibility of extension or conversion to regular continuing position contingent on project fundings.

To be successful in this position you will bring:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, applied physics or related fields with 2 years of experience in semiconductor sensors, preferably for particle or x-ray detection
• Working knowledge of design packages such as PISCES, Medici, TCAD, Cadence, LEdit, Layout Editor, or equivalent.
• Fundamental knowledge and practical experience with cleanroom process tools, vacuum system hardware, and supporting systems
• Experience with process development and optimization, metrology, and statistical process control.
• Familiarity with packaging and assembly processes, as well as electrical testing and device qualification.
• Effective communication and writing skills for preparing and presenting technical documentation
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with a diverse population, and to collaborate in a team environment

SLAC Employee Competencies:

• Effective Decisions: Uses job knowledge and solid judgment to make quality decisions in a timely manner.
• Self-Development: Pursues a variety of venues and opportunities to continue learning and developing.
• Dependability: Can be counted on to deliver results with a sense of personal responsibility for expected outcomes.
• Initiative: Pursues work and interactions proactively with optimism, positive energy, and motivation to move things forward.
• Adaptability: Flexes as needed when change occurs, maintains an open outlook while adjusting and accommodating changes.
• Communication: Ensures effective information flow to various audiences and creates and delivers clear, appropriately written, spoken, presented messages.
• Relationships: Builds relationships to foster trust, collaboration, and a positive climate to achieve common goals.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Given the nature of this position, SLAC will require onsite work full-time.

Work Standards:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for environment, safety and security; communicates related concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned. Meets the applicable roles and responsibilities as described in the ESH Manual, Chapter 1- General Policy and Responsibilities:
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide,
• As a national laboratory, SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is responsible for adhering to the Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, which require employees to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, employees must successfully complete the applicable tier of federal background investigation post hire and receive a favorable federal adjudication. The tier of federal background investigation will be determined by job duties and national security or public trust responsibilities associated with the job. All tiers of investigation include a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last 1 to 7 years (depending on the applicable tier of investigation). Illegal drug activities include marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws.

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Classification Title: Staff Engineer 2

Grade: K

Job code: 0132

Duration: Fixed Term

The expected pay range for this position is $117,623 to $164,965 per annum. SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory/Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of the salary the university reasonably expects to pay for a position upon hire. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs. At SLAC/Stanford, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package.