Senior Metrology Engineer

Elbit America
Roanoke, VA
Category Engineering
Job Description
The Senior Metrology Engineer will serve as a technical expert in advanced surface-characterization methods, responsible for developing, operating, and interpreting measurements from a suite of high-precision analytical tools. This role supports materials development, process optimization, and fundamental surface-science research across multiple programs.

Requirements

  • Operate, maintain, and develop measurement protocols for XPS, SEM, AFM, Auger spectroscopy, LEED, and RHEED and others.
  • Design and execute detailed surface analysis experiments to characterize materials, coatings, interfaces, and thin films.
  • Analyze complex data sets and apply advanced quantitative methods to extract meaningful physical and chemical insights.
  • Interpret results with a deep understanding of surface science, surface chemistry, and materials science principles.
  • Troubleshoot instrumentation issues, coordinate maintenance, and ensure high measurement quality and repeatability.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to influence across engineering and collaborate with cross functional teams in R&D, product development, and manufacturing to support material investigations and root cause analysis.
  • Document methods, results, and interpretations clearly for internal stakeholders and external partners when required.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of analytical workflows, data analysis pipelines, and experimental methodology.
  • Define calibration standards, metrology capability roadmaps, and long-term measurement system improvement plans.
  • Evaluate, select, and qualify new metrology equipment, technologies, and software systems.

Benefits

  • 9/80 schedule
  • Competitive compensation
  • 401(k) program
  • Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage
  • Basic Life Insurance
  • Additional Life & AD&D Insurances
  • Flexible Vacation & PTO
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Generous Employee Referral Program
  • Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
  • Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees
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