Director, Ultra-High-Voltage SiC Devices & Gov't Programs

Navitas Semiconductor Ltd.; Torrance (CA); Remote; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Navitas Semiconductor Ltd. in Torrance, CA seeks a Director of Ultra-High-Voltage SiC Device Technology to guide device architecture, process technology, and qualification from 3.3 kV to 10 kV+. The role leads government-funded programs as technical lead and PI, collaborating with foundries and research partners to translate concepts from simulation to silicon.

You will mentor engineers across U.S. and India, drive IP via patents/publications, and align with customers on HV product definitions.

Qualifications

• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or Materials Science.
• 12+ years R&D in SiC power devices, ultra-high-voltage focus.
• Experience as technical lead on externally funded programs.
• Proven publications or patents in SiC power devices.

Responsibilities

• Lead ultra-high-voltage device technology for 3.3 kV to 10 kV+ (MOSFETs, PiN diodes, JFETs, IGBTs).
• Serve as technical lead and principal investigator on U.S. government-funded programs.
• Define process flows with foundry and research partners; drive split-lot experiments.
• Direct TCAD simulations, mask reviews, and characterization plans.
• Establish HV characterization and reliability methods (HTRB, HTGB, avalanche).
• Mentor device engineers across U.S. and India sites.
• Support IP development and engagement with customers.

Skills

SiC device physics

TCAD-driven design

High-voltage devices

Leadership

Foundry collaboration

Publications & patents

Education

PhD in EE/Physics/Materials

Tools

SiC fabrication tools

Job description

Navitas Semiconductor Ltd. in Torrance, CA seeks a Director of Ultra-High-Voltage SiC Device Technology to guide device architecture, process technology, and qualification from 3.3 kV to 10 kV+. The role leads government-funded programs as technical lead and PI, collaborating with foundries and research partners to translate concepts from simulation to silicon.

You will mentor engineers across U.S. and India, drive IP via patents/publications, and align with customers on HV product definitions.