14h ago
Microwave Plasma Scientist
Bay Area, California
โจ $140k-$190k / yearest.
full-timeseniormanufacturing
๐ Tech Stack
๐ผ About This Role
You'll design microwave components for plasma-enhanced CVD reactors used in diamond wafer production. Your work will directly impact AI, cloud computing, and power electronics by solving thermal limitations in semiconductors. You'll join a well-funded unicorn with zero-emission manufacturing.
๐ฏ What You'll Do
- Design microwave components for plasma enhanced CVD reactors
- Model plasma and microwave behavior to improve reactor designs
- Develop diagnostics for reactor monitoring and control
- Perform experiments to understand hardware impacts on plasma and diamond growth
๐ Requirements
- 5+ years of industry experience
- PhD in engineering or applied physics with expertise in high-power microwave systems
- Hands-on experience with RF/microwave equipment (VNAs, signal generators, etc.)
- Proficiency in HFSS, CST MWS, or COMSOL for electromagnetic design
โจ Nice to Have
- Experience with high vacuum systems
- Familiarity with plasma-based devices
๐ Benefits & Perks
- ๐ฅ Pre-IPO equity in a fast-growing unicorn
- ๐ฟ Zero-emission manufacturing impact
- ๐ฐ Competitive compensation
- ๐ข Onsite collaboration in Bay Area R&D hub
๐จ Hiring Process
Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks ยท AI estimate
- 1Recruiter callยท 30 min
- 2Technical screen with hiring managerยท 60 min
- 3Onsite interviews (2-3 rounds)ยท 3-4 hours
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