Principal Physics Analyst

The Preferred Supplier; Delft; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Principal Physics Analyst to enhance simulation tools for MEMS resonators. The role requires a PhD in Physics, strong mathematics, and coding skills (preferably Python or MATLAB). You will analyze predictive capabilities of simulation tools, develop experiment designs, and manage a small team. This position offers the opportunity to impact billions of devices through advanced physical simulations.

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics or equivalent is required.
• Strong knowledge in mathematics including linear algebra and statistics.
• Coding skills for data analysis automation and visualization.

Responsibilities

• Analyze predictive capabilities of simulation tools.
• Invent concepts for test structures and designs of experiments.
• Validate assumptions and analyze measurement techniques.
• Make proposals for simulation tool improvements.
• Hire and manage a small engineering team.

Skills

Strong Mathematics: linear algebra, statistics, operator theory

Coding skills for scripting and automation

Experience with analysis of experimental data

Organizational and interpersonal skills

Clear scientific communication

Education

PhD in Physics or equivalent

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Job description

X Corporation (Nasdaq: X), a market leader in MEMS timing, offers MEMS-based silicon timing system solutions. X configurable solutions offer a rich feature set that enables customers to differentiate their products with high performance, small size, low power, and high reliability. With over 2 billion devices shipped to date, X is changing the timing industry.

As a Principal Physics Analyst, you will be pushing the boundaries of contemporary simulation of world- class MEMS resonators for ultra-precise timing applications. Development of MEMS resonators requires simulation in multiple physical domains including mechanics, electrostatics and electrodynamics, thermodynamics, and solid-state physics. As a Principal Physics Analyst, you will be responsible for analysis of predictive capabilities of our simulation tools, investigation of key sources of simulation-vs- experiment mismatch (including design of experiments for better understanding of relevant effects) and making proposals on improvements of our simulation tools. We are looking for a person capable of working with extremely complex systems with numerous cross-effects and analysis of third- and fourth- order effects for ultra-precise simulations. Results of your work will affect billions of devices within next years.

Responsibilities

• Analysis of predictive capabilities of in-house simulation tools and systematization of this knowledge.
• Inventing concepts of the test structures and designs of experiments.
• Analysis of the simulation tools; validation of the explicit and implicit assumptions; analysis of measurement techniques.
• Analysis of the experimental data.
• Making proposals on improvements of the simulation tools with respect to the company product development plans.
• Hiring and management of small team of 1-2 engineers to help with the above responsibilities.

Qualifications & Requirements

• PhD in Physics or equivalent.
• Strong Mathematics: linear algebra, statistics, operator theory, computational methods, cost-function optimization techniques.
• Coding skills sufficient for complicated scripting, automation of data analysis, and visualization of results. Preferably Python or MATLAB.
• Experience with analysis of experimental data and understanding of related challenges.
• Passion for working on challenging physical problems and complex multi-factor systems.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills; clear scientific communication; responsibility within functional role.