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Experience with III-V semiconductor processes including lithography, etching, deposition, and ... Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Amat

Mechanical Engineer

Santa Clara, CA

$147K - $202K/yr

Who We Are Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce ... lithography is a strong advantage. Additional Information Time Type: Full time Employee Type:

Applied Materials

Mechanical Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$147K - $202K/yr

Who We Are Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce ... lithography is a strong advantage. Additional Information Time Type: Full time Employee Type:

Amat

Customer Engineer III

Allen, TX

$37 - $51.20/hr

Photomask Lithography Equipment CE position based at Photronics Allen, TX site - supporting ... Additional Information Time Type: Full time Employee Type: Assignee / Regular Travel: Yes, 25% of ...

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Yield Engineer

Taylor, TX · On-site

$92K - $206K/yr

... Lithography, Etch, CMP, PVD/CVD). * Coding skills for data manipulation (Python, SQL ... Wellness incentives and MORE Eligible full-time employees (salaried or hourly) may also receive MBO ...

Applied Materials

Customer Engineer III

Allen, TX · On-site

$37 - $51.20/hr

Photomask Lithography Equipment CE position based at Photronics Allen, TX site - supporting ... Additional Information Time Type: Full time Employee Type: Assignee / Regular Travel: Yes, 25% of ...

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How much do full time lithography engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time lithography engineer in the United States is $115,864.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $83,000.00 and $151,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Lithography Engineer vs Part Time Lithography Technician?

AspectFull Time Lithography EngineerPart Time Lithography Technician
CredentialsBachelor's in Engineering or related field, certifications in lithography processesRelevant technical certifications, experience preferred
Work EnvironmentFull-time in cleanroom or semiconductor fabPart-time shifts, often in similar environments
Industry UsageCommon in semiconductor manufacturing companiesUsed in research labs or smaller facilities

The main difference between a Full Time Lithography Engineer and a Part Time Lithography Technician lies in their work hours, responsibilities, and level of expertise. Full Time Lithography Engineers typically hold more advanced credentials, work full-time in manufacturing environments, and oversee complex lithography processes. Part Time Lithography Technicians usually have relevant certifications, work fewer hours, and support lithography tasks. Both roles are essential in semiconductor production, but the engineer role involves greater responsibility and technical oversight.

What are some common challenges faced by Full Time Lithography Engineers, and how can they be addressed?

Full Time Lithography Engineers often encounter challenges such as maintaining precise alignment and pattern fidelity as semiconductor device geometries shrink. Keeping up with the rapid pace of technology advancements and troubleshooting process variations are also common. Successful engineers stay proactive by collaborating closely with process integration and equipment teams, regularly analyzing data, and participating in continuous training. Adaptability and strong problem-solving skills are key to overcoming these hurdles and ensuring consistent manufacturing quality.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Full Time Lithography Engineer, and why are they important?

A Full Time Lithography Engineer typically needs a degree in electrical engineering, physics, materials science, or a related field, along with a deep understanding of semiconductor fabrication processes. Proficiency with lithography tools (such as stepper/scanner systems), cleanroom protocols, and relevant software (like CAD and process control systems) is crucial. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork skills help engineers excel in troubleshooting and optimizing complex processes. These skills ensure high yield, process efficiency, and technological advancement in semiconductor manufacturing.

What is a Full Time Lithography Engineer?

A Full Time Lithography Engineer is a professional who specializes in the process of printing patterns onto semiconductor wafers, a crucial step in manufacturing microchips and electronic devices. They work with advanced equipment and techniques to ensure precise pattern transfer, troubleshoot process issues, and optimize production yields. Lithography Engineers play a key role in the semiconductor industry, collaborating with other engineers to develop and improve fabrication processes. Their work helps enable the production of faster, smaller, and more efficient electronic components.
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Infographic showing various Full Time Lithography Engineer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $115,864 per year, or $55.7 per hour.
Computer Engineer Development of RF and Digital Systems

Computer Engineer Development of RF and Digital Systems

MIT Lincoln Laboratory

Lexington, MA • Hybrid

$117K - $160K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 28 days ago

Job description

MIT Lincoln Laboratory’s Advanced Technology Division develops advanced materials, devices, and subsystems that have broad impact on U.S. Government, industry, and academia. The Division has made a wide range of important contributions during the Laboratory’s 70+ year history, including development of bulk and epitaxial crystal growth, charge-coupled device (CCD) imagers, 193-nm lithography, fully depleted silicon-on-insulator (FDSOI) CMOS electronics, semiconductor diode lasers and amplifiers, superconducting electronics and quantum bit (qubit) devices, and photonic integrated circuits (PICs). To enable this advanced technology development, the Laboratory has implemented vertically integrated in-house resources to facilitate design, lithographic mask layout, material growth and characterization, fabrication (e.g., silicon, compound-semiconductor, wafer bonding, flip-chip hybrid), packaging, and testing of electronic and photonic circuits. These in-house resources are used to fabricate a variety of devices and circuits including lasers, waveguide photodetectors, optical modulators, and CMOS and cryogenic electronics with applications in quantum computing, atomic systems, advanced laser sources, microwave photonics, communications, sensing, and other areas of interest to the U.S. Government, industry, and academia. Fabrication resources include:
• Microelectronics Laboratory (ML): Cleanroom housing a silicon-fabrication toolset operating on 200-mm-diameter wafers at a 90-nm lithography node, which represents the most advanced silicon fab in the U.S. Government lab system.
• Compound Semiconductor Laboratory (CSL): Facilities housing III-V and non-silicon material growth (molecular beam epitaxy (MBE), metalorganic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD), diamond chemical vapor deposition (CVD)) and fabrication
• Microsystems Integration Facility (MIF): Packaging and integration facilities for wire-bonding, vacuum-reflow soldering, flip-chip hybrid integration

Job Description

The Integrated RF and Photonics Technology Group is currently seeking a full-time Computer Engineer to aid in the development of next generation RF and digital systems. The position includes opportunities to take part in the design and prototyping of complex RF systems, with primary focus on digital (FPGA/DSP/microcontroller-based) circuits, networking, firmware and software. This involves working in a team of electrical and mechanical engineers. The position will include both architecture and concept development, experimental prototyping, and demonstrating results for advanced RF prototypes. An ideal candidate will be able to work independently in these areas and perform as part of a small team of developers in larger system designs.

Requirements
  • A Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or related technical degree with demonstrable knowledge of embedded signal processing hardware is preferred
  • Experience developing synthesizable VHDL, Verilog, and/or SystemVerilog
  • Experience implementing FPGA designs in hardware
  • Experience testing and debugging firmware designs in both simulation and in hardware
Desired Skills
  • Experience implementing and integrating with digital interfaces, such as SPI, PCIe and Gigabit Ethernet
  • Experience developing software for real-time distributed systems
  • Good working knowledge of the operation of laboratory test equipment and RF hardware including but not limited to network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, power meters, software defined radios, etc.
  • Experience in C++ and Java within a real-time Linux processing environment
  • Proficiency in MatLab, C/C++, Python or other scientific programming languages
  • Excellent communication skills and understanding of embedded processing concepts needed to communicate with staff regarding the use of industry best practices for development and documentation.


Recent Graduate Hiring Range: $100,200 - $120,000
Experienced Hiring Range: $100,200 - $150,000

Disclaimer: MIT Lincoln Laboratory provides a typical hiring range as a good faith estimate of what we reasonably expect to offer for this position at the time of posting. The final salary offered to a selected candidate will depend on various factors, including—but not limited to—the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate’s experience, skills and education/training, internal equity considerations and applicable legal requirements. This range reflects base salary only and does not include additional forms of compensation or benefits.

At MIT Lincoln Laboratory, our exceptional career opportunities include many outstanding benefits to help you stay healthy, feel supported, and enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance. Benefits offered to employees include: 

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
  • MIT-funded pension
  • Matching 401K
  • Paid leave (including vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.)
  • Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs
  • Mentorship programs
  • A range of work-life balance options
  • ... and much more!  

Please visit our Benefits page for more information. As an employee of MIT, you can also take advantage of other voluntary benefits, discounts and perks.

Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance.

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information; U.S. citizenship is required.

Requisition ID: 43057 

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