CLAWS III-N RF Integration Engineer

CLAWS III-N RF Integration Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled RF Integration Engineer to join our team and contribute to the development of next-generation RF semiconductor devices. The ideal candidate will have expertise in semiconductor process integration, device and amplifier design, electrical characterization, and device simulation.

Key Responsibilities:

• RF Device Design and Development (30%)
• Process Integration and Fabrication (30%)
• Characterization and Reliability Testing (20%)
• Cross-Functional Collaboration (20%)

Other Responsibilities:

• Comply with stated workplace policies.
• Communicate results, plans, and other updates to a variety of audiences.
• Adhere to and mentor others in known best practices.
• Support CLAWS activities such as tours, meetings, and conferences.

Qualifications:

Minimum

Education and Experience:

Ph.D. in a relevant field with research focus on GaN device processing. OR Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with at least 5 years' experience in GaN device development. A track record of significant achievement is required.

Other

Required Qualifications:

• Advanced skill in developing and using EDA tools for RF device design.
• Proficiency developing or integrating processes supporting the fabrication of GaN RF devices.
• Experience and proficiency in one or more of the following fabrication areas: lithography, metal or dielectric film deposition, or etching.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines with moderate supervision.
• Ability to follow safe procedures for working with semiconductor fabrication equipment, chemicals, and compressed gas cylinders.
• Comfort collaborating with students, faculty, and staff of varying experience and backgrounds.
• Eligibility to obtain clearance upon request of the US government.

Preferred Qualifications:

• The successful candidate would preferably have a Ph.D. in a relevant engineering field with research focusing on GaN device process development.
• The successful candidate would preferably have additional experience in: E-beam lithography. Device characterization. Impedance transforming fixture design. Failure analysis, lifetime estimation, and defect inspection. MES and SPC systems. Statistical methods (e.g., DOE, GR&R) and tools (e.g., JMP, Minitab).

Required License(s) or Certification(s): N/A

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions:

• Job Open Date - 10/01/2025
• Anticipated Close Date
  - Open Until Filled
• Special Instructions to Applicants
  - Please include as attachments a resume/CV, cover letter, and contact information for at least 3 professional references.

Position Details:

• Position Number -
• Position Type - EPS/SAAO
• Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) - 1.0
• Appointment - 12 Month Recurring
• Mandatory Designation
  - Adverse Weather
  - Non Mandatory
  - Adverse Weather
• Mandatory Designation
  - Emergency Events
  - Non Mandatory
  - Emergency Event
• Department  - 140110 - CLAWS

EEO:

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