Microfabrication Engineer (Quantum Computing)

TL;DR

Microfabrication Engineer (Quantum Computing): Executing cleanroom operations for novel optoelectronic devices to power next-generation quantum computers with an accent on thin-film deposition, photolithography, and etching. Focus on translating device architectures into physical prototypes and ensuring process stability through precise metrology.

Location: Onsite at CU Boulder (COSINC cleanroom)

Salary: $120,000 – $155,000

Company

hirify.global builds quantum computers using arrays of optically trapped neutral atoms to enable unprecedented computational breakthroughs.

What you will do

• Perform daily fabrication steps including thin-film deposition, photolithography, wet/dry etching, and metal lift-off.
• Utilize profilometry, ellipsometry, and microscopy to characterize film thickness, stress, and etch rates.
• Maintain detailed run cards, process parameters, and yield data to support rapid design iteration.
• Support the maintenance, troubleshooting, and qualification of custom and shared cleanroom tooling.
• Collaborate with fabrication and broader engineering teams to prepare processed wafers for electrical and optical testing.

Requirements

• PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science or equivalent professional experience.
• 1-4 years of hands-on experience in a semiconductor, MEMS, or photonics cleanroom environment.
• Proficiency in spin coating, mask alignment, sputtering/evaporation, and wet/dry etching.
• Disciplined approach to process documentation and quality control.
• Capable of lifting and moving objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Culture & Benefits

• Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their dependents.
• Unlimited paid time off.
• 401K company matching and life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability, FSA, and dependent care benefits.
• Daily catered team lunches, drinks, and snacks in the office.