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Senior Semiconductor Device Engineer
Company | Helion Energy |
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Location | Everett, WA, USA |
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Salary | $180000 – $225000 |
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Type | Full-Time |
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Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
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Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s, Master’s degree, or higher degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field
- 8+ years of experience in power electronics and high voltage semiconductor design
- Strong foundation in semiconductor physics, power electronics, and circuit design principles
- Proven experience with rapid prototyping and development cycles in a high-tech environment
- Background working with semiconductor fabricators to manufacture semiconductor devices
- Proficiency with simulation tools and test equipment for power electronics
Responsibilities
- Spearhead effort to gather and utilize requirements for switching components, then apply towards design of physical products
- Drive the design and development of novel pulsed power electronics components and systems, focusing on high-efficiency, high-reliability semiconductor solutions
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the integration of electrical, mechanical, and physics-based principles in the development of semiconductor devices
- Lead development cycles, including hands-on prototyping, testing at small scale, and validating performance at large scale, ensuring timely delivery of solutions that maximize performance of our fusion generators
- Conduct performance simulations, testing, and analysis to validate designs, iterating quickly based on test results and using data-backed decisions making to inform next steps
- Stay informed on emerging semiconductor materials, device architectures, and power electronics industry trends
- Document design processes, specifications, test results, and findings to support continuous improvement and knowledge sharing within the team
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with emerging semiconductor materials and device architectures
- Knowledge of power electronics industry trends