Advanced Materials and Process Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Advanced Materials and Process Engineer. Location: Broomfield, CO, United States

This role focuses on reliability, scalability, and manufacturability of complex hardware systems and works closely with research, manufacturing and quality teams. The position is primarily on-site to support close collaboration, with limited remote work flexibility subject to approval.

Responsibilities:

• Select and qualify materials and processes based on mechanical, thermal, and chemical properties.
• Research and validate advanced materials for use in quantum hardware systems.
• Design and implement scalable manufacturing processes for precision components and assemblies.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, controls, and standards to improve yield and repeatability.
• Partner with design, quality, and material management teams to ensure material compatibility and maintain approved materials lists.
• Support prototype builds and identify process improvement opportunities.
• Analyze material and process failures, perform root cause analysis, and drive corrective actions.
• Collaborate with scientists, engineers, technicians, and material management teams across programs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree at minimum.
• At least 4 years of experience in advanced materials and process engineering.
• Must be a U.S. Person, including U.S. citizen, permanent resident, green card holder, or individuals with asylum or refugee status.
• Must meet U.S. national security requirements and eligibility restrictions.

Preferred:

• Advanced degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with complex hardware systems such as cryogenic, optical, photonic, electronic, or aerospace systems.
• Proven ability to scale processes from research to production;
• Hands-on problem-solving experience with direct involvement in R&D and manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of failure analysis tools such as SEM and XPS.
• Proficiency in GD&T and process validation methods.
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification;
• Experience with optical components, including passive and active optics.
• Experience with reliability testing of optical and opto-mechanical systems.
• Strong data analysis skills related to hardware performance.
• Excellent organization, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while collaborating effectively with teams.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary range: $127,000 to $158,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications.
• Competitive compensation with equity opportunities.
• Flexible work schedule;
• Employer-subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with student loan repayment matching.
• Paid parental leave;
• Generous paid time off, sick leave, and 12 paid holidays.
• Employee discounts and additional benefits.