Senior RF GaN Devices Engineer jobs in United States
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HRL Laboratories, LLC · 4 days ago

Senior RF GaN Devices Engineer

HRL Laboratories, LLC is seeking to expand their RF Devices team with a Senior RF GaN Devices Engineer. The successful candidate will define next-generation GaN based semiconductor devices and introduce new process capabilities while collaborating with internal and government customers.

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Responsibilities

Support to conceive, develop, and execute device research programs that push GaN and related materials into higher frequency, power and efficiency ranges
Opportunities range from developing newer materials such as N-polar GaN and ultra-wide bandgap semiconductors to optimizing existing millimeter wave production technologies
Design new epitaxial structures to be grown by MBE or MOCVD
Design new fabrication methods to be fabricated within our onsite fab to improve device performance and yield
Develop devices for flip chip or 3DHI integration requirements
Review, summarize and interpret RF measurement data, and create actionable learning for device or design improvements
Interface closely with internal and government customers to shape future device efforts
Work collaboratively within a team environment, and to mentor junior staff
Work with internal circuit designers and subsystem designers to understand device requirements to support next-generation electronic system and subsystem designs

Qualification

GaN HEMTsRF electronic devicesTCAD simulationsDevice reliabilityDevice fabrication methodsExperimental researchTechnical presentationsWritten communicationVerbal communication

Required

PhD in electrical engineering or related field with 5+ years of post-graduate experience in GaN HEMTs
Practical and theoretical understanding of RF electronic devices
Experience with TCAD simulations in commercial packages
Understanding of device reliability
Deep understanding of device fabrication methods and the impact on device performance and yield
Proven track record of leading experimental electronic device research and development programs
Hands-on experience with writing, winning and executing research projects
Must have authored scientific publications and given technical presentations
Able to pursue difficult technical subjects independently, design experiments, analyze data, and provide solutions
Able to produce technical presentations and reports & communicate effectively with colleagues and customers
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
BS, MS, or Ph.D. with experience in semiconductor physics, material science, electrical engineering
Able to work within a semiconductor cleanroom environment
US Citizenship
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Benefits

Bonus
Benefits

Company

HRL Laboratories, LLC

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HRL Laboratories pioneers the next frontiers of physical and information science.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$2M
Key Investors
US Department of Energy
2023-05-09Grant· $2M

Leadership Team

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David Chow
Chief Scientific Officer
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Genny Findlay
Chief Human Resources Officer
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