Applied Plasma Physicist

Atomic Semi; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Atomic Semi, une startup de matériel en phase de démarrage, recherche un Applied Plasma Physicist pour transformer la physique plasma théorique en matériel fonctionnel. Ce rôle impliquera le développement de systèmes plasma et l'architecture critique des outils. Avec des conseillers de classe mondiale et un bureau à San Francisco, vous ferez partie d'une équipe dynamique d'ingénieurs passionnés.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Generous Paid Time Off inclusive of Holidays and Sick Time

Visa Sponsorship

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) retirement plan

Weekly Learning & Development opportunities

Commuter Benefits including Parking and Late Night Uber rides

Daily Lunches and Dinners 3x per week

Stocked Office Kitchen with Snacks

Qualifications

• Expérience sur des systèmes plasma ou RF depuis quelques années.
• Capacité à simuler des systèmes plasma et à concevoir des chambres.
• Expérience en mesure de puissance RF et dépannage.

Responsibilities

• Développer des systèmes plasma et des outils de diagnostic.
• Turn process requirements into chamber and RF power requirements.
• Générer et/ou consulter sur le CAD pour les systèmes plasma.

Skills

Troubleshooting

CAD Design

Plasma Physics

RF Power Measurement

Education

PhD or MS in Plasma Physics or Electrical Engineering

Tools

COMSOL

VSim

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About Atomic Semi

Atomic Semi is building a small, fast semiconductor fab.

About Atomic Semi

Atomic Semi is building a small, fast semiconductor fab.

It’s already possible to build this with today’s technology and a few simplifications. We’ll build the tools ourselves so we can quickly iterate and improve.

We’re building a small team of exceptional, hands-on engineers to make this happen. Mechanical, electrical, hardware, computer, and process. We’ll own the stack from atoms to architecture. Our team is optimistic about the future and we want to continue pushing the limits of technology.

Smaller is better. Faster is better. Building it ourselves is better.

We believe our team and lab can build anything. We’ve set up 3D printers, a wide array of microscopes, e-beam writers, general fabrication equipment - and whatever is missing, we’ll just invent along the way.

Atomic was founded by Sam Zeloof and Jim Keller. Sam is best known for making chips in his garage, and Jim has been a leader in the semiconductor industry for the past 40 years.

About The Role

This role is about turning theoretical plasma physics into real, working hardware. The Applied Plasma Physicist bridges process requirements and physical implementation: they understand how plasma should behave to achieve certain etch or deposition results, and then design the chamber, power delivery, and diagnostics needed to make that happen.

Responsibilities

• Develop plasma systems and diagnostics tools.
• Turn process requirements into chamber and RF power requirements.
• Simulate CCP and ICP plasma systems.
• Generate and/or consult on CAD for plasma systems. Select materials and work with machinists to build chambers
• Develop technology roadmaps for RF and Plasma systems
• Make critical system architecture choices
• Develop lab tools and sensors with a focus on tool integration
  
  

Required Experience

• Worked on plasma systems or high power RF systems for a few years
• Experience with VI probes/RF power measurement
• Hands on trouble shooting and development
  
  

Nice-to-have

• Advanced degree (PhD or MS) in plasma physics, electrical engineering, or a related field with emphasis on RF or plasma systems.
• Demonstrated portfolio or documentation of past work, especially where challenges were clearly defined and solved.
• Experience with plasma simulations (e.g., COMSOL, VSim, PIC codes).
  
  

Working at Atomic Semi

We’re an early-stage hardware startup with solid funding, world-class advisors, and a lab/office in San Francisco, CA.

Compensation: Atomic Semi is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The annual salary range for this role is $1__,000 – $1__,000 Compensation is determined within the range based on your qualifications and experience. Our total compensation package also includes generous equity in Atomic Semi.

Benefits: Atomic Semi offers the following benefits, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off inclusive of Holidays and Sick Time
• Visa Sponsorship
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Weekly Learning & Development opportunities
• Commuter Benefits including Parking and Late Night Uber rides from the office
• Lunches daily, Dinners 3x per week, Stocked Office Kitchen with Snacks and Spindrifts
  
  

We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability or other legally protected statuses.

Export Control Analysis: This position involves access to technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicant’s capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Semiconductor Manufacturing

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