Semiconductor Quantum MEMS Experimentalist

Quick Facts

• Hiring Agency: National Institute of Standards and Technology
• Department: Department of Commerce
• Location: Boulder, Colorado
• Salary: $83265 – $129742/yr
• Schedule: 40 Hours per 2-week pay period
• Hiring Path: Fed Transition
• Number of Openings: 1
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Security Clearance: Not Required
• Date Posted: 2026-09-11
• Application Deadline: 2026-09-17

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Job Summary

NIST is seeking a Semiconductor Quantum MEMS Experimentalist to develop software, control and data acquisition systems for micro-electro mechanical systems. Join a world-class multi-disciplinary team that is facilitating commercialization of advanced electronics (e.g. semiconductors, quantum computing). This notice is issued under direct-hire authority to recruit new talent to occupations for which NIST has a severe shortage of candidates.

Key Responsibilities

In this position, you will: Develop software, control and data acquisition systems for micro-electro mechanical systems (MEMS) and related instruments. Characterize small-scale test specimens and MEMS. Develop hardware for MEMS-based material testing. Communicate and collaborate with team members, other NIST teams, and stakeholders.

Requirements & Education

This position has an education requirement. Transcripts must be submitted to validate that the education requirement has been met. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. However, an official copy will be required before a final offer of employment. Use of foreign education for qualifications. An accredited organization must evaluate education completed outside of the U.S.

to ensure that it is comparable to education received in accredited institutions in the U.S. Click here to view a listing of accredited organizations from the Department of Education's website. A copy of the foreign education evaluation (containing the results with course-by-course listing) is required with your application.

Contact

erin.fannin@nist.gov

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with National Institute of Standards and Technology, Department of Commerce.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $83265 – $129742/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-17.

What is the work schedule?

This is a 40 Hours per 2-week pay period position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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