Semiconductor Device Engineer

## Semiconductor Device Engineer Apply locations:
Beavercreek Township, Ohiotime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R2126834
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** Semiconductor Device Engineer
*** Belong. Connect. Grow. with K !
*** K ’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.
** Why Join Us?**
* ** Innovative Projects:
** K ’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
* ** Collaborative Environment:
** Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
* ** Impactful Work:
** Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

We are seeking a highly motivated and hands-on Semiconductor Device Engineer to join our team researching Ga-polar and N-polar Gallium Nitride devices. This entry-level role (0-2 years of experience) is designed for an engineer with a strong foundation in semiconductor physics and a desire to work directly in a cleanroom environment. In this role, you will bridge the gap between virtual modeling and physical realization by performing TCAD simulations, fabricating test structures in our state-of-the-art cleanroom, conducting DC/RF electrical testing, and inspecting devices using advanced microscopy.

You will work closely with senior engineers to accelerate technology development and optimize device performance.
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* Key Responsibilities:

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* • Cleanroom Fabrication & Process Support:
Spend active time in the cleanroom environment assisting with process steps, managing test runs, and operating fabrication equipment (e.g., photolithography, wet/dry etching, thin-film deposition).  
• Device Simulation (TCAD):
Utilize TCAD simulation tools (e.g., Synopsys Sentaurus, Silvaco) under the guidance of senior engineers to model basic device physics, predict electrical behaviors, and guide physical experiments.  
• Electrical Characterization (DC & RF):
Set up and execute parametric electrical testing. Perform DC measurements (I-V, C-V) and RF/high-frequency measurements (S-parameters) using manual or semi-automated probe stations, parameter analyzers, and network analyzers.  
• Microscopy & Metrology:
Conduct physical characterization and failure analysis on fabricated devices using advanced microscopy tools, including Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), and optical microscopes.  
• Data Analysis & Reporting:
Compile, analyze, and present experimental data. Compare electrical measurements against TCAD simulation results to identify discrepancies and suggest device improvements.  
• Documentation & Safety compliance:
Maintain rigorous documentation of cleanroom runs, testing protocols, and safety procedures.
** Work Environment:**
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* Location:

** On-Site
* ** Travel Requirements:
** Minimal 0-20%
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* Working Hours:

** Standard
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* Required Qualifications:

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* Education:

** Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Nanoengineering, or a closely related engineering field.  
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* Experience:

** 0 to 2 years of hands-on cleanroom experience (can include undergraduate research, senior capstone design projects, or internships)  
** Fabrication

Skills:

** Familiarity with standard cleanroom protocols, safety standards, and basic microfabrication processing techniques.  
** Testing & Metrology:*
* • Basic experience with semiconductor parametric testing equipment (e.g., source measure units, lock-in amplifiers).

• Hands-on experience or coursework exposure to DC/RF electrical characterization concepts.

• Direct experience operating optical microscopes; exposure to SEM or AFM is highly desirable.  Simulation & Software:
Exposure to TCAD simulation software (e.g., Sentaurus, Silvaco, or COMSOL) through coursework or academic projects.  
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