14h ago

Microwave Plasma Scientist

Bay Area, California

โœจ $140k-$190k / yearest.

full-timeseniormanufacturing

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๐Ÿ’ผ 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.

๐ŸŽฏ 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

๐Ÿ“‹ 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

โœจ Nice to Have

  • Experience with high vacuum systems
  • Familiarity with plasma-based devices

๐ŸŽ Benefits & Perks

  • ๐Ÿ”ฅ Pre-IPO equity in a fast-growing unicorn
  • ๐ŸŒฟ Zero-emission manufacturing impact
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Competitive compensation
  • ๐Ÿข Onsite collaboration in Bay Area R&D hub

๐Ÿ“จ Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks ยท AI estimate

  1. 1Recruiter callยท 30 min
  2. 2Technical screen with hiring managerยท 60 min
  3. 3Onsite interviews (2-3 rounds)ยท 3-4 hours
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