Nanofabrication Engineer, Quantum Systems
Georgia Tech Research Institute
Atlanta, GA0–2 yrs4m agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 2 years · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- Data analysisSolidWorksCADCircuit design
- Work
- On-site in Atlanta
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Circuit design24%Data analysis22%CAD16%SolidWorks10%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 12, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
The Quantum Systems (QS) Division of GTRI's CIPHER Lab is seeking self-motivated individuals with experience in nanofabrication for research into next-generation technologies.
Job Purpose
Nanofabrication research engineer to contribute to the design, fabrication, synthesis, characterization, packaging, and testing of nano-fabricated devices and structures for projects such as DNA data storage, quantum sensing and computing, and microelectronics. This includes delivering prototype devices, contributing to proposal ideation, and refining core fabrication processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and fabricate prototype micro/nanoscale devices in support of programs at the interface of biotech and physical sensors (~50% time in nanofabrication cleanroom and related activities).
- Assist with experimental device testing/characterization.
- Consult on development of new sponsored programs.
- Author technical reports and publications.
- Keep up-to-date in relevant published literature and industry advances.
- Participate in proposal writing and other business development activities.
- Perform complex tests, experiments, calculations, and/or simulations to determine physical parameters/properties and behaviors of materials and systems, and conduct complex data analysis.
- Lead design of experiments for simple experiments.
- Generate documentation of experiments and results.
- Contribute to white papers and proposals.
- Contribute to technical reports/presentations of project results.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Familiarity with nanofabrication techniques including lithography, etching, thin film deposition, and bonding/packaging.
- Familiarity with computer software for technical design/layout of nanofabricated devices (mask files).
- CAD software (Inventor, SolidWorks, or similar).
- Microfabrication design software (Cadence or similar).
- Integrated photonics design software (Lumerical or similar).
- PCB layout software (Altium or similar).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
Preferred Qualifications
- Active TS/SCI Clearance.
- Experience with integrated circuit fabrication, heterogeneous integration, and device packaging.
- Experience with packaging for extreme environments (e.g., cryogenic temperatures, ultra-high vacuum, packaging highly reactive materials).
- Experience with integrated photonics.
- Experience with fluidics and microfluidics.
- Experience with fabrication, construction, or assembly of quantum sensors.
Qualifications
- 2 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or any STEM-related degree.
- 0 years of related experience with a Master’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or any STEM-related degree.
Additional Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance.
- <10% travel.