Resonance Micro Technologies (RMT) is an early-stage company developing wafer-scale manufacturing processes for high-performance micro-mirrors, micro-cavities, and precision micro-optics critical to the emerging quantum economy. As quantum computing, sensing, and precision timing move from laboratory demonstrations to deployed systems, demand for manufacturable, high-performance optical components is accelerating across commercial, defense, and scientific markets. RMT addresses this need with technology developed under DARPA programs at Yale University. Its wafer-scale approach challenges traditional hand-crafted manufacturing while targeting the performance required by next-generation classical and quantum systems.

Essential Functions

The following essential functions may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Process Execution

• Learn our core fabrication process and build a deep, first-principles understanding of every step 
• Use structured process development, including design of experiments, metrology, and failure analysis, to mature the fabrication process and improve yield, repeatability, throughput, and performance.
• Contribute to performance characterization of fabricated devices.

Process Documentation and Transfer

• Make the process transferable, reproducible, and auditable by developing and documenting robust process flows and standard operating procedures.

Optical Characterization 

• Develop and perform optical characterization and laser spectroscopy of fabricated devices.
• Use characterization results to direct process refinements.

Customer and Program Engagement 

• Engage with customers and partners on technical requirements and capabilities, with this responsibility growing over time.
• Represent RMT technically with customers and government program offices on requirements, capabilities, and process qualifications.

Other Duties 

• Comply with export control (ITAR/EAR), safety, and cleanroom protocols; perform related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Applied Physics, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field; 
• Demonstrated hands-on microfabrication and cleanroom experience.
• Experience developing, optimizing, and troubleshooting photolithography and reactive ion etching (RIE) processes.
• A rigorous, data-driven approach to process improvement and root-cause analysis.
• The ability to work independently and resourcefully in an early-stage environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presenting technical results and process qualification requirements to customers and government program offices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Photonics background: free-space optics, integrated photonics, lasers, and laser locking techniques.
• Experience with thin-film optical coating processes and low-loss optics.
• Experience with wafer-level bonding and packaging.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Regular on-site work in cleanroom and laboratory settings; extended periods of standing and fine manual work.
• Must wear cleanroom garments and personal protective equipment 
• Work with hazardous chemicals, gases, lasers, and high-voltage equipment under established safety protocols.
• Occasional lifting of up to 25 lbs.
• Reasonable accommodation information appears under Notices below.

Benefits and Compensation

Base salary of $80,000 – $125,000 per year, paid on a salary basis, based on experience and demonstrated capability. Incentive stock options under RMT's board-adopted equity plan, subject to plan terms. RMT offers competitive health coverage, retirement plan, paid time off and company holidays. 

Notices

RMT is an equal opportunity employer. RMT does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, or employment on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need. RMT will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities, absent undue hardship.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RMT does not offer visa sponsorship for this position. Employment is contingent on verification of identity and work authorization (Form I-9). Offers of employment are contingent on satisfactory completion of a background check, conducted after a conditional offer is extended and in compliance with applicable law.

This job description is not a contract of employment. Employment with RMT is at-will. Duties may change based on business needs.