We are building India's first commercial Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) from the ground up. This is not an integration project. We will design our own electron optics, high-voltage systems, precision mechanics, and real-time control software. If the idea of turning first-principles physics into a manufacturable instrument excites you, read on. Your Mission Design a FEG-ready UHV envelope (250 mm Ø × 300 mm height, 150 °C bake) capable of achieving a base pressure of 5 × 10⁻⁹ mbar to support future cold-field or Schottky upgrades. Deliver a 5-axis stage: 50 mm × 50 mm × 25 mm travel; ±10 nm bidirectional repeatability (1σ) with capacitive feedback; ±100 nm absolute accuracy after error mapping Achieve ≤1 nm RMS vibration (10 Hz–1 kHz) via passive isolation + tuned mass dampers; ≤0.01 °C thermal stability over 24 hr. Own the assembly, integration & test (AIT) playbook for the first three prototypes. Who You Are 8+ yrs precision mechanical design; UHV or semiconductor capital equipment strongly preferred. Fluent in SolidWorks / NX and FEA for structural, thermal, and modal analysis. Hands-on with interferometers, piezo actuators, and clean-room assembly. Share the hardest technical problem you have solved and why Bharat Atomic's mission fires you up along with your CV and Portfolio.
We are building India's first commercial Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) from the ground up. This is not an integration project. We will design our own electron optics, high-voltage systems, precision mechanics, and real-time control software. If the idea of turning first-principles physics into a manufacturable instrument excites you, read on. Your Mission Architect the floating HV stack: 30 kV, 200 µA beam supply; 5 ppm rms ripple (10 Hz–1 MHz) at the gun terminal 20 ppm/hr long-term drift (including reference & tempco) at 25 °C ± 2 °C Design resonant converters (LLC) followed by ultra-low-noise linear post-regulators. Deliver arc-handling (≤5 µs crowbar) and IEC 61010-1 compliant safety interlocks. Create on-board diagnostics: 16-bit delta-sigma ADCs, optically-isolated feedback, FFT logging to the control system. Who You Are 8+ yrs precision analog / power electronics; proven HV designs ≥5 kV. Expert in SPICE, magnetics design, PCB layout for >100 dB isolation. Obsessed with noise budgets, Kelvin sensing, and ppm-level calibration. Share the hardest technical problem you have solved and why Bharat Atomic's mission fires you up along with your CV and Portfolio.
We are building India's first commercial Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) from the ground up. This is not an integration project. We will design our own electron optics, high-voltage systems, precision mechanics, and real-time control software. If the idea of turning first-principles physics into a manufacturable instrument excites you, read on. Your Mission Own the complete electron-optical column: thermionic source, condenser & objective lenses, SE/BSE detectors. Push a tungsten cathode to ≤10 nm resolution at 20 kV, while also delivering a stable, high-current beam (≥1 nA) for analytical work—among the best ever reported for a thermionic system. Minimise spherical and chromatic aberrations through iterative modelling (COMSOL / SIMION / Opera-3D) and hardware prototyping. Derive and flow down stability & alignment budgets to high-voltage and mechanical teams (≤1 µm source drift / 8 hr, ≤50 nm lens-to-lens decenter). Design modular, UHV-compatible lens stacks that can later accept a Schottky or cold-field upgrade without a full redesign. Who You Are PhD or 6+ yrs R&D in electron/ion optics, accelerator physics, or charged-particle instrumentation. Hands-on with high-vacuum hardware, electron guns, electrostatic/magnetic lens design. Fluent in at least one high-fidelity field solver (COMSOL, SIMION, CST). Comfort translating aberration theory into tolerance tables a machinist can hit. Share the hardest technical problem you have solved and why Bharat Atomic's mission fires you up along with your CV and Portfolio.
We are building India's first commercial Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) from the ground up. This is not an integration project. We will design our own electron optics, high-voltage systems, precision mechanics, and real-time control software. If the idea of turning first-principles physics into a manufacturable instrument excites you, read on. Your Mission Build the real-time beam controller on a Zynq Ultrascale+ (ARM+FPGA): Pixel clock ≤20 MHz with ±5 ns jitter; Blanking rise/fall <25 ns into 50 Ω Implement closed-loop stage control using high-resolution position feedback; update PID at 10 kHz. Stream 16-bit detector data at 250 MB/s over PCIe to host memory. Ship imaging algorithms: auto-focus, auto-stigmation, drift correction running at ≥5 fps. Provide a clean, documented Python API for scripting and automated metrology. Who You Are 6+ yrs C++17/C, Python, real-time Linux or RTOS; comfortable inside FPGA toolchains (Vivado, Verilog). Solid DSP & control theory background; not afraid of scope probes or logic analyzers. Bonus: prior work on SEM, TEM, or other charged-particle systems. Share the hardest technical problem you have solved and why Bharat Atomic's mission fires you up along with your CV and Portfolio.
As part of our team working on building India's first commercial Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) from scratch, your primary responsibility will be to design and develop the real-time beam controller on a Zynq Ultrascale+ (ARM+FPGA). You will be working on achieving a pixel clock of 20 MHz with 5 ns jitter, ensuring a blanking rise/fall time of less than 25 ns into 50. Additionally, you will implement closed-loop stage control utilizing high-resolution position feedback and update the PID at a frequency of 10 kHz. Your role will also involve streaming 16-bit detector data at a rate of 250 MB/s over PCIe to host memory. Furthermore, you will be tasked with delivering imaging algorithms such as auto-focus, auto-stigmation, and drift correction that run at 5 frames per second. To facilitate scripting and automated metrology, you will need to develop a clean and well-documented Python API. To excel in this role, you should possess at least 6 years of experience in C++17/C, Python, real-time Linux or RTOS. You should be comfortable working with FPGA toolchains like Vivado and Verilog. A strong background in DSP and control theory is essential, and you should be adept at using tools like scope probes and logic analyzers. Any prior experience with SEM, TEM, or other charged-particle systems would be considered a bonus. We are interested in learning about the most challenging technical problem you have successfully tackled and why you are excited about contributing to Bharat Atomic's mission. If you are passionate about turning first-principles physics into a manufacturable instrument and possess the required skills and experience, we encourage you to share your CV and Portfolio with us.,
You will be contributing to the development of India's first commercial Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) right from the beginning. The project involves designing electron optics, high-voltage systems, precision mechanics, and real-time control software. If you are passionate about translating first-principles physics into a manufacturable instrument, this opportunity is for you. Your responsibilities will include designing a FEG-ready UHV envelope with specific dimensions and bake requirements to achieve a base pressure suitable for future upgrades. You will also be tasked with delivering a 5-axis stage with precise travel measurements and repeatability, along with achieving stringent vibration and thermal stability targets. Furthermore, you will be responsible for developing the assembly, integration, and test (AIT) playbook for the initial three prototypes. The ideal candidate for this role would have at least 8 years of experience in precision mechanical design, preferably in UHV or semiconductor capital equipment. Proficiency in SolidWorks / NX and experience in FEA for structural, thermal, and modal analysis are essential. Additionally, hands-on experience with interferometers, piezo actuators, and clean-room assembly would be beneficial. To apply for this position, please share the most challenging technical problem you have solved and explain why the mission of Bharat Atomic resonates with you. Don't forget to include your CV and Portfolio for consideration.,
We're hiring our first Mechanical Engineer to own systems integration across chamber design, precision motion, enclosure development, safety interlocks, and scaling mechanical builds. Why Join Bharat Atomic We’re building India’s first commercial Scanning Electron Microscope. A platform that doesn’t just see the nanoscale, but also patterns and measures it with rigor. If you want to help seed a home-grown semiconductor-equipment ecosystem, this is a rare builder’s seat: full-stack instrumentation where optics, electronics, mechanics, and software meet. Your mission Own the mechanical architecture - compact vacuum chamber, precise motion stage, serviceable enclosure, and safety interlocks - that makes the instrument fast from sample-load to image. Quiet and reliable on the bench and in the field. What you’ll do Design for speed, stability, and serviceability: quick specimen exchange, accurate and repeatable motion, clean routing, easy field-replaceable swaps. Develop the assembly and test playbook - fixtures, torque specs, metrology checks - and drive it from prototype to pilot builds. Qualify and scale India-based and global suppliers, partnering closely to improve yield and finish quality. Lead system-level integration, balancing optics, electronics, thermal, acoustic, and safety needs. Who you are Experience delivering precision electromechanical systems - scientific instruments, automation, or similar. Comfortable with vacuum practice, precision motion, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, design for manufacturability. Hands-on problem-solver with an eye for ergonomics and field-service. How we’ll know it’s working Fast, reliable sample-to-image experience in the lab and at customer sites. High first-time-pass on mechanical acceptance checks. Robust local supply chain for key mechanical parts. You’ll shape architecture and culture as part of the founding team, work hands-on, and ship a tool that moves research and industry forward. If this resonates with you, reach out - we'd love to talk!
We're hiring our first Electronics Engineer to lead high-voltage design, mixed-signal systems, FPGA development, and the foundations of timing, beam control, data acquisition, and power integrity. Why Join Bharat Atomic We’re building India’s first commercial Scanning Electron Microscope. A platform that doesn’t just see the nanoscale, but also patterns and measures it with rigor. If you want to help seed a home-grown semiconductor-equipment ecosystem, this is a rare builder’s seat: full-stack instrumentation where optics, electronics, mechanics, and software meet. Your mission Deliver the electronics that make the instrument feel instant and synchronized: a common timing spine, responsive beam control, low-noise power, and lossless, high-throughput data capture. What you’ll do Design the timing and synchronization backbone so optics, detectors, motion, and software operate in lockstep. Build mixed-signal boards: beam control drivers, detector front-ends, data-acquisition, and robust control I/O. Ensure clean, stable power and grounding/shielding for quiet images and strong EMC behavior. Provide diagnostics, fixtures, and logs so issues are obvious and field-debuggable. Who you are Track record shipping mixed-signal/FPGA systems in instruments, vision, or semiconductor/robotics gear. Strong bench skills with scopes, analyzers, and bring-up; pragmatic about testability and manufacturability. Collaborative and documentation-minded. You think in interfaces and failure modes. How we’ll know it’s working Deterministic, synchronized operation across subsystems. Stable, low-noise performance visible in images and analytics. Lossless capture during long runs and lean EMC pre-checks. You’ll shape architecture and culture as part of the founding team, work hands-on, and ship a tool that moves research and industry forward. If this resonates with you, reach out - we'd love to talk!
We're hiring our first Software Engineer to build control and imaging software, unifying the user experience and data pipelines of our Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). Why Join Bharat Atomic We’re building India’s first commercial Scanning Electron Microscope. A platform that doesn’t just see the nanoscale, but also patterns and measures it with rigor. If you want to help seed a home-grown semiconductor-equipment ecosystem, this is a rare builder’s seat: full-stack instrumentation where optics, electronics, mechanics, and software meet. Your mission Make a complex instrument feel simple. Build the control software that delivers quick first image, synchronized multi-channel acquisition, and analysis-ready data with rich metadata, wrapped in a user-friendly UI. What you’ll do Own the control layer that unifies imaging, analytics, motion, safety, and diagnostics. Implement a high-throughput, lossless data pipeline with structured metadata. With a focus on reproducibility. Design guided workflows (with smart defaults and checks) so new users are productive immediately. Add self-tests and logs that shorten service loops and de-risk installs. Collaborate with Electronics and Optics to validate features end-to-end and raise the quality bar of our SEM. Who you are Shipped software for instruments or devices. Strong in concurrency, I/O, and data modeling. Thoughtful about UX for technical users. Pragmatic about reliability, installers, and updates. Comfortable integrating with FPGAs/DAQs and writing clean APIs for scripting. How we’ll know it’s working Users achieve a first image quickly with minimal steps. Zero-loss captures and trustworthy metadata over long sessions. Acceptance checks are fast and repeatable. Low bug escape. You’ll shape architecture and culture as part of the founding team, work hands-on, and ship a tool that moves research and industry forward. If this resonates with you, reach out - we'd love to talk!
We're hiring our first Optics Engineer to shape the electron-optical column, source, lenses, detector coupling, and imaging quality for reliable, high-resolution performance. Why Join Bharat Atomic We’re building India’s first commercial Scanning Electron Microscope. A platform that doesn’t just see the nanoscale, but also patterns and measures it with rigor. If you want to help seed a home-grown semiconductor-equipment ecosystem, this is a rare builder’s seat: full-stack instrumentation where optics, electronics, mechanics, and software meet. Your mission Own the electron-optical column end-to-end. From source, condenser/objective lenses, alignment to detector coupling. Deliver high-resolution, stable imaging with clean contrast across use-cases. Design for reliability today and an upgrade-friendly future. What you’ll do Architect and align the column for high-resolution, low-drift performance. Establish practical tuning workflows for production and service. Translate optics theory into tolerances, calibration routines, and alignment jigs that are repeatable outside the lab. Co-design with Electronics to ensure deterministic beam control and with Software to expose intuitive imaging controls. Build and maintain the calibration playbook - resolution, magnification, distortion - and train others to run it. Who you are Deep experience in electron optics. Hands-on with alignment, vacuum hardware, and lab metrology. Comfortable moving between modeling (your solver of choice), bench work, and factory documentation. Clear communicator who can turn complex optics into simple, teachable procedures. How we’ll know it’s working Consistent high-resolution images with minimal retuning. Repeatable calibration across builds and over time. Fast diagnosis and recovery when alignment drifts. You’ll shape architecture and culture as part of the founding team, work hands-on, and ship a tool that moves research and industry forward. If this resonates with you, reach out - we'd love to talk!