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Lila Sciences

Co-Op, Autonomous SEM

Cambridge, MA · On-site

Experience building automated scientific or laboratory workflows using Python. * Deep understanding of electron optics, electron-beam interaction with matter, column alignments, stigmation correction ...

Orbotech

Mechanical Design Engineer

Milpitas, CA · On-site

$117K - $200K/yr

Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with ... The candidate will work closely with systems, electron optics, electrical, manufacturing, process ...

KLA Corporation

Mechanical Design Engineer

Milpitas, CA · On-site

$117K - $200K/yr

Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with ... The candidate will work closely with systems, electron optics, electrical, manufacturing, process ...

KLA Corporation

Mechanical Design Engineer

Milpitas, CA · On-site

$117K - $200K/yr

Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with ... The candidate will work closely with systems, electron optics, electrical, manufacturing, process ...

KLA Corporation

System Engineer

Milpitas, CA · On-site

$136K - $231K/yr

Experience with Vacuum Systems, Electron Optics, and High Voltage for scanning electron microscopes or equivalent a plus. * Hands-on experiences in machine control and/or scientific data analysis is ...

KLA Corporation

System Engineer

Milpitas, CA · On-site

$136K - $231K/yr

Experience with Vacuum Systems, Electron Optics, and High Voltage for scanning electron microscopes or equivalent a plus. * Hands-on experiences in machine control and/or scientific data analysis is ...

Orbotech

Product Development Engineer

Milpitas, CA · On-site

$95K - $161K/yr

Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with ... Optical systems, Electron-optical systems, Imaging and detector systems, High-voltage electronics ...

Orbotech

System Engineer

Milpitas, CA

$136K - $231K/yr

Experience with Vacuum Systems, Electron Optics, and High Voltage for scanning electron microscopes or equivalent a plus. * Hands-on experiences in machine control and/or scientific data analysis is ...

KLA Corporation

Product Development Engineer

Milpitas, CA · On-site

$95K - $161K/yr

Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with ... Optical systems, Electron-optical systems, Imaging and detector systems, High-voltage electronics ...

KLA Corporation

Product Development Engineer

Milpitas, CA · On-site

$95K - $161K/yr

Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with ... Optical systems, Electron-optical systems, Imaging and detector systems, High-voltage electronics ...

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How much do electron optics scientist jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for electron optics scientist in the United States is $112,722.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $83,500.00 and $123,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an electron optics scientist?

Electron Optics Scientists are researchers who specialize in the study and application of electron optics, which involves the behavior of electron beams under the influence of electric and magnetic fields. Their work is crucial in designing and improving instruments like electron microscopes, particle accelerators, and other devices that require precise control of electron trajectories. These scientists often work in interdisciplinary teams, contributing to advancements in materials science, nanotechnology, and imaging techniques. They may also develop new methodologies for analyzing materials at the atomic or molecular level.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an electron optics scientist?

To thrive as an Electron Optics Scientist, you need a strong background in physics, materials science, or engineering, typically with a PhD and experience in electron microscopy or related fields. Expertise with simulation software, electron microscopes, and data analysis tools is highly valued, as are relevant certifications in microscopy techniques. Analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills help you innovate and collaborate within research teams. These skills ensure the scientist can advance imaging technologies, interpret complex data, and drive scientific progress in both academic and industrial settings.

What are some common challenges electron optics scientists face when working with advanced electron microscopes?

Electron Optics Scientists often encounter challenges related to instrument calibration, maintaining ultra-high vacuum environments, and minimizing sample contamination or damage. Troubleshooting aberrations in electron beam paths and staying current with rapidly evolving microscopy technologies can also be demanding. Collaborating closely with engineers, technicians, and other researchers is key to overcoming these obstacles and ensuring optimal performance of the microscopes.

What is the difference between Electron Optics Scientist vs Electron Microscopist?

AspectElectron Optics ScientistElectron Microscopist
Required CredentialsAdvanced degree in physics, engineering, or related fieldDegree in materials science, biology, or related field, often with microscopy specialization
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, manufacturing, R&D departmentsLaboratories, research institutions, industrial facilities
Industry UsageOptics design, instrument development, researchSample analysis, imaging, biological and materials research

While both roles involve working with electron technology, Electron Optics Scientists focus on designing and improving electron optical systems, whereas Electron Microscopists specialize in using these systems for imaging and analysis. The roles often overlap in skills and environment but differ in primary focus and application.

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Infographic showing various Electron Optics Scientist job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 97% Full Time, and 3% Part Time. Highlights an 97% Physical, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $112,722 per year, or $54.2 per hour.

Co-Op, Autonomous SEM

Cambridge, MA • On-site

Lila Sciences
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Job description

Your Impact at LILA
Lila Sciences is seeking a Co-Op, Autonomous SEM to join the Materials Science team within the Autonomous Science Platform. This co-op will contribute to autonomous SEM workflows that make characterization more consistent, high-throughput, and less dependent on manual operators. The work sits at the intersection of materials characterization, image analysis, and autonomous laboratory workflows. The co-op will support SEM-based imaging workflows that help instruments identify useful regions, evaluate image quality, adjust acquisition conditions, and generate datasets suitable for downstream analysis and ML training.
This is a hands-on opportunity for a student interested in building practical autonomy for scientific instruments-turning SEM from a manually driven characterization tool into a system that can navigate samples, make acquisition decisions, and produce richer datasets for materials discovery.
What You'll Be Building
  • Support development of autonomous SEM workflow using vendor APIs
  • Test navigation logic for locating particles, surfaces, and regions of interest.
  • Evaluate image quality using criteria such as focus, contrast, feature visibility, and sampling value.
  • Support experiments that connect imaging decisions to downstream analysis and ML training needs.
  • Document acquisition behavior, edge cases, and failure modes across sample types.
  • Collaborate with ML scientists, experimental scientists, and software partners on instrument-control requirements.
  • Help define practical guardrails for autonomous SEM operation, including when to capture, reposition, zoom, or adjust parameters.

What You'll Need to Succeed
  • Currently pursuing a PhD or have completed a PhD in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Applied Physics, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
  • Experience building automated scientific or laboratory workflows using Python.
  • Deep understanding of electron optics, electron-beam interaction with matter, column alignments, stigmation correction, and source dynamics
  • Familiarity with MCP servers, LLM-enabled workflows, or agentic control of scientific instruments.
  • Experience with closed-loop learning, active learning, Bayesian optimization, or reward-driven experimental workflows.
  • Ability to translate expert instrument operations into clear, testable, and well-documented workflow logic.

Bonus Points For
  • Experience with autonomous microscopy, self-driving labs, or agentic scientific workflows.
  • Experience with data analysis for scientific images, spectra, or microscopy datasets.
  • Experience with image segmentation, particle finding, feature detection, or morphology analysis.
  • Interest in building practical autonomy for scientific instruments across real sample types and workflows.

About LILA
Lila Sciences is building Scientific Superintelligence™ to solve humankind's greatest challenges. We believe science is the most inspiring frontier for AI. Rather than hard-coding expert knowledge into tools, LILA builds systems that can learn for themselves.
LILA combines advanced AI models with proprietary AI Science Factory™ instruments into an operating system for science that executes the entire scientific method autonomously, accelerating discovery at unprecedented speed, scale, and impact across medicine, materials, and energy. Learn more at www.lila.ai.
Guided by our core values of truth, trust, curiosity, grit, and velocity, we move with startup speed while tackling problems of historic importance. If this sounds like an environment you'd love to work in, even if you don't meet every qualification listed above, we encourage you to apply.
We're All In
Lila Sciences is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.
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