Senior Applications Scientist

Highest Resolution Electrical Measurements

Prime Nano is an early‑stage, privately held analytical instrument company. We have commercialized a patented microwave impedance imaging technology developed at Stanford University. Prime Nano’s Scan Wave product enables imaging of electrical properties of materials at sub‑micron dimensions using atomic force microscopes (AFMs).

• Design experience of PCB‑level, discrete analog microwave/RF electronics and digital interfaces (1–5 GHz)
• Experience in delivery and production of small‑volume, high ASP products (30–200 units)
• Leadership experience as Director of Engineering, launching multiple discrete (non‑IC) microwave products
• Imaging systems with nanometer‑scale resolution
• Ability to plan, budget, and execute design, development, and manufacturing programs
• Proven interpersonal and technical management skills

Additional desired capabilities:

• Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) experience
• Experience with cryogenic systems
• Experience in manufacturing and supporting commercial instrumentation products
• Experience managing software development as part of the product development cycle (GUI, instrument controls, etc.)
• Familiarity with near‑field optical interactions
• Understanding of semiconductor devices and doped semiconductor behavior
• MEMS design and fabrication techniques
• Knowledge of scanning probe techniques and their applications
• An advanced degree in engineering or physics

Looking for a hands‑on VP Solutions and Application Development with experience in architecting and delivering measurement solutions for microwave products.

• Architect measurement solutions for sub‑micron semiconductor materials (Silicon, GaAs, …)
• Understanding of semiconductor devices and doped semiconductor behavior
• Experience with underlying material physics of Silicon, GaAs, …
• Experience implementing hardware and software solutions (measurement protocols, automation, data processing)
• Imaging systems with nanometer‑scale resolution
• Experience with microwave and underlying physics
• Ability to plan, budget, and execute design and development programs
• Proven interpersonal and technical management skills

Additional desired capabilities:

• Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) experience
• Experience in manufacturing and supporting commercial instrumentation
• Familiarity with near‑field optical interactions
• Experience with cryogenic systems
• Knowledge of scanning probe techniques and their applications
• An advanced degree in engineering or physics

• Supporting design, testing and fabrication of electrical and precision mechanical systems.
• Assisting in development of testing and assembly procedures.
• Maintaining BOMs and other product documentation.
• Finding and managing key vendors.

• Plan, assemble, troubleshoot/repair/modify prototype devices and fixtures with minimal supervision.
• Assemble electronic prototypes, PCBA, wiring, and cable assemblies.
• Assemble electromechanical prototypes and test fixtures, including PCBAs, power supplies, switches, indicators, displays into enclosures.
• Debug and troubleshoot analog, digital, and computer‑based circuits and systems.
• Rework PCBAs, wiring, and breadboards.
• Create schematics, drawings, parts lists of prototypes and fixtures.
• Conduct and document electronic and electromechanical tests.
• Integrate computer components, install software and debug computer systems.

• Well organized, self‑starting and comfortable working in a small organization.
• Exceptional soldering skills and high quality workmanship—must rework fine‑pitch surface mount components.
• Ability to write, revise and maintain detailed procedures.
• Able to read and understand schematic diagrams, wiring diagrams and mechanical drawings.
• Basic computer skills.

• Experience with GHz circuits, assembly practices and test equipment.
• Basic CAD (e.g. Solidworks) and/or basic PCB layout and fabrication.
• Knowledge of electronic circuits and theory: op‑amps, power supplies, digital logic, microprocessors, PC systems, component selection.
• Familiarity with the…