14 materials characterization jobs at 10 companies in Washington, DC

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General Chapters – Materials Physical Properties Characterization – Powders Subcommittee- Expert Advisor
Rockville, Maryland, United States
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United States Pharmacopeia
United States Pharmacopeia: Sets public health standards for medicines and food ingredients.
Expert in electrostatics characterization and pharmaceutical continuous manufacturing; experience with powders and blends.
Faraday cup, electrostatic meter, electrostatics measurement, impedance measurement, charge density measurement, static charge analysis
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Flammability & Nonmetallic Materials Engineer
Houston or Las Cruces or Chantilly or United States
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Amentum
AmentumNYSE: AMTM: Provides engineering, technology, and mission support to government agencies.
2+ YOEBachelor's in engineering or materials field, 2+ years experience, expertise in nonmetallic/fibrous materials, flammability and combustion testing, characterization methods (FTIR, DSC, TGA, SEM/EDS), strong communication and problem-solving skills.
FTIR, DSC, TGA, SEM/EDS
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Sr. Laboratory Coordinator (Materials Characterization and Processing)
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
$41k-$72k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University: A private research university providing higher education and clinical healthcare.
3+ YOEBachelor's degree in a STEM field and three years related experience; lab equipment maintenance, safety, budgeting, procurement, and user support responsibilities.
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Senior Electronic and Optical Materials Device Fabrication Engineer
Laurel, Maryland, United States
$105k-$290k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory: Conducts research and engineering for national security and space.
7+ YOEMaster's in materials/physics/EE required, 7+ years cleanroom micro/nanofabrication experience, e-beam lithography required, Python scripting proficiency, experience with etch/deposition processes and film characterization; must obtain security clearance.
Python, GDS, e-beam lithography, direct-write lithography, thermal evaporation, sputtering, PECVD, ALD, MOCVD, ICP RIE, ion mill, SEM/EDS, XPS, XRD, AFM, ellipsometry, spectroscopic reflectometry
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SuccessFactors Recruiting: Sr. Laboratory Coordinator (Materials Characterization and Processing) (121850)
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
$41k-$72k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University: Private research university providing higher education and global research.
3+ YOEBachelor's degree in biology, chemistry or related field, 3 years related experience, lab equipment maintenance, safety compliance, budgeting and procurement experience.
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Leadership Development Program - Engineering, Materials & Chemistry Discipline (Starts June 2027)
Arlington or United States
$59k-$139k/yr OnsiteFull Time
RTX
RTXNYSE: RTX: RTX provides advanced aerospace and defense systems and services.
Bachelor's in materials engineering, materials science, chemistry or related STEM (must be completed by start); willingness to relocate for three 8-month rotations across U.S.; experience or coursework in materials characterization, testing, and statistical tools (Minitab, MATLAB, Python, JMP). U.S. citizenship required.
Minitab, MATLAB, Python, JMP
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Senior Material Science and Growth Engineer
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
$165k-$234k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Besxar
Besxar: Builds off‑Earth foundries that manufacture ultra‑high‑purity semiconductor materials using the natural ultra‑high vacuum of space.
5+ YOEBSc in materials/electrical/semiconductor discipline (or equivalent), 5+ years in semiconductor materials and growth (epitaxy/thin films), hands‑on MBE/CVD/PVD/ALD experience, SEM/XRD/spectroscopy characterization, and ability to operate vacuum deposition systems.
MBE, CVD, PVD, ALD, sputtering, evaporation, SEM, XRD, spectroscopy, AFM, TEM, XPS, photoluminescence, ellipsometry, RHEED
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Assistant Research Scientist (PREP0004209)
Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States
$35k-$40k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University: Private research university providing higher education and medical services.
B.S. in materials science/engineering or related field, basic lab and materials characterization experience, laboratory safety training, experience with thin film growth (reactive/RF magnetron sputtering) preferred, strong English communication; U.S. citizen preferred.
Reactive magnetron sputtering, RF magnetron sputtering, X-ray diffraction, Electron microscopy, Scanning probe microscopy, Reciprocal space mapping, Rocking curve, Pole figure, Probe station
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Postdoctoral Fellow (PREP0004276)
Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States
$70k-$89k/yr OnsiteFull Time, Temporary
Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University: Private research university providing higher education and medical services.
PhD in physics, electrical engineering, materials science, or related; significant semiconductor fabrication and characterization experience; proficiency in Python/Java/Matlab; strong communication and teamwork; US citizenship strongly preferred.
Python, Java, Matlab, Lumerical, Tidy3d, COMSOL, AFM, SEM, ellipsometry, spectroscopic ellipsometry, IR transmission microscopy, optical microscopy, profilometry, RIE, ICP RIE, PVD, CVD, ALD, XPS, UPS, FTIR, Raman, photoluminescence
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Epitaxy Engineer I
Jessup, Maryland, United States
$85k-$90k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Thorlabs
Thorlabs: Designs and manufactures photonics equipment and specialized optical components.
1+ YOEOperate MOCVD/MBE for III-V epitaxial growth, characterize materials, maintain growth reactors, follow safety/chemical controls, and document processes; bachelor’s in relevant STEM + 1 year experience or master’s; must be a U.S. Person.
MOCVD, MBE, Optical microscope, X-ray diffraction, Photoluminescence, Electrochemical CV profiling, Hall effect measurements, 5S, Lean Manufacturing, Kanban, DOE
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FAB Engineer
Manassas, Virginia, United States
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Micron Technology
Micron TechnologyNASDAQ: MU: Manufacturer of semiconductor memory and data storage products.
3+ YOEBachelor's in engineering and 3 years' related experience; knowledge of device theory, SPC, DOE, data collection, material characterization, SOP creation, quality systems, single-wafer and wet-bench clean tool process/recipe development.
SPC, DOE, FMEA, ECN, GCP, TPM, R2R, PDR
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Postdoctoral Fellow (PREP0004384)
Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States
$82k-$87k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University: Private research university providing higher education and medical services.
Ph.D. in a relevant engineering or physical science field; expertise in finite element analysis, nano-/micro-scale mechanical testing, materials characterization, and modeling of heterogeneous systems; strong oral and written communication; U.S. citizenship preferred; must currently live in the U.S.
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Research SME - AI Enbaled Circuit Design
Bethesda, Maryland, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Bluemont Technology & Research
Bluemont Technology & Research: Provides data-centric engineering and research services to federal agencies.
6+ YOE1+ MgmtBachelor's in CS/physics/materials/engineering with 6+ years; or Master's with 2+ years; 4 years device physics/circuit design; 2 years with characterization tools; 1 year leading an R&D/T&E team; 2 years program planning.
LabVIEW, Python, C/C++, Verilog, VHDL, SEM, TEM, AFM, Oscilloscopes, Spectrum Analyzers, Probes
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Technical SETA SME - Microelectronics
Bethesda, Maryland, United States
$98k-$163k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Guidehouse
Guidehouse: Provides management and technology consulting services to diverse organizations.
4+ YOE2+ MgmtACTIVE TS/SCI with polygraph; Bachelor's in CS, applied physics, materials science or related engineering; 4+ years in device physics/circuit design/relevant fields; 2+ years with characterization tools and test equipment; 2+ years leading multidisciplinary R&D/T&E teams.
LabVIEW, Python, C/C++, Verilog/VHDL, SEM, TEM, AFM, Oscilloscopes, Spectrum Analyzers, Probe Stations