Senior Quantum Materials MBE Engineer

Microsoft

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Work type
On-site
Location
West Lafayette, IN
Salary
$119,800–$234,700 / yr
Posted
12 days ago
Closes
Dec 12, 2026

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TL;DR · Senior Quantum Materials MBE Engineer

As a Senior Quantum Materials MBE Engineer, you will join an innovative R&D team focused on developing high-quality quantum materials and devices through advanced molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) processes. Your daily responsibilities include optimizing growth recipes for semiconductor–superconductor heterostructures, conducting data-driven experiments to link growth conditions with device performance, and maintaining UHV MBE systems alongside in-situ diagnostics tools like RHEED and spectroscopy. You will collaborate closely with experts in nanofabrication, characterization, theory, and device physics to ensure seamless integration of materials advances into fabrication flows. Additionally, you will leverage AI/ML tools for experiment planning and data analysis to enhance process optimization. Ideal candidates have a PhD or equivalent experience in Physics, Materials Science, or related fields, along with hands-on MBE expertise and proficiency in scientific programming languages like Python.

What you'll do

  • Develop and optimize MBE growth recipes for semiconductor–superconductor heterostructures.
  • Execute experiments to control interfaces, composition, strain, and defect density.
  • Design and execute data-driven experiments linking growth conditions to device outcomes.
  • Operate and maintain UHV MBE systems and in-situ diagnostics.
  • Apply AI/ML tools to improve experiment planning, analysis, and optimization.
  • Support integration of materials advances into device fabrication flows.

What we're looking for

  • PhD in Physics, Materials Science, or related field with 0–2+ years of experience, or Master’s degree with 3–5+ years.
  • Hands-on experience with Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE) and semiconductor or quantum materials systems.
  • Experience designing controlled experiments and analyzing data for material-device correlations.
  • Familiarity with low-temperature device characterization techniques.
  • Proficiency in scientific programming tools like Python for data analysis.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary teams.
  • Experience improving materials quality, interface control, and reproducibility.

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