Control number
881360100
USAJOBS control number
Active federal job
NIST is seeking a Semiconductor Characterization Engineer to advance the development of cutting-edge characterization tools used to improve the development and fabrication of advanced chips in the US semiconductor industry. This notice is issued under direct-hire authority to recruit new talent to occupations for which NIST has a severe shortage of candidates.
Control number
881360100
USAJOBS control number
Status
active
Visible in the current active import feed
Agency
National Institute of Standards and Technology
CM57
Compensation
$85,447 - $133,142
Per Year
Open / close
Aug 20, 2026 to Aug 26, 2026
1 reported openings
History
1
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Source
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Last imported Aug 20, 2026, 6:19 AM
Overview
Organization
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Department / subagency
Department of Commerce | Material Measurement Labratory
Occupation
Location
Gaithersburg, Maryland, MD
This announcement lists a specific duty location.
Schedule / appointment
1 | 15 Months, 15319
Service type
01
This job is open to
fed-transition, public
Clearance level
Not required | Source: Not Required
Clearance requirement
Not required
Must currently hold: No
Must be able to obtain: No
Drug test / suitability
Drug test: Not stated
Suitability review: Not stated
Polygraph
Not stated
Travel / relocation
0
Remote / telework
Remote: No / not specified
Telework eligible: No / not specified
Grades
ZP | 3 to 3
Tracking history
First seen Aug 20, 2026, 6:19 AM
Last seen Aug 20, 2026, 6:19 AM
Last imported Aug 20, 2026, 6:19 AM
Change history
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active snapshot
Captured Aug 20, 2026, 6:19 AM
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Salary: $85,447 - $133,142
Dates: Aug 20, 2026 to Aug 26, 2026
Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland
Arrangement: On-site / unspecified
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