Lead Wide-Bandgap Device & Process Engineer

MIT Lincoln Laboratory; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision plans

MIT-funded pension

Matching 401K

Paid leave (vacation, sick, parental)

Tuition reimbursement and continuing-

Job summary

MIT Lincoln Laboratory in Lexington, MA seeks an engineer/scientist to advance ultra-wide bandgap semiconductor devices from first demonstrations to prototypes for technology transfers. Focus areas include RF electronics, power electronics, and extreme-environment applications.

The role demands strong technical leadership and collaboration across groups, with a path toward IP development and external partnerships.

Qualifications

• PhD (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering or related field.
• Deep understanding of ultra-wide bandgap semiconductors (SiC, GaN, Diamond) and device physics for power/RF.
• Hands-on packaging, lithography, deposition, etching, integration, and metrology.
• Experience in semiconductor clean room environments.
• Experience with design of experiments and data-driven problem solving.
• Experience with device testing (DC/CV/RF) and programming (MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW).
• Strong communication and cross-functional teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and with sponsors for technology transfer.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate materials, composition, doping, and process steps to meet device specs and yield.
• Collaborate with process engineers to define flows and analyze results.
• Develop novel device and circuit elements aligned with mission requirements.
• Plan packaging and electrical testing, thermal and reliability characterization, and data analysis.
• Investigate device failures using advanced microscopy/spectroscopy and root-cause analysis.
• Work with cross-functional teams to plan development and integration strategies.
• Engage with sponsors for technology transfer and communications.
• Contribute to IP development, publications, and external collaborations.

Skills

Ultra-wide bandgap semiconductors

Device physics

Epitaxial growth

Fabrication & process development

Device packaging

Test & characterization

Microscopy & spectroscopy

Design of experiments

MATLAB

Python

Team leadership

Project management

Communication

Sponsor engagement

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering or Materials Science & Engineering

Tools

Synopsys

Silvaco

COMSOL

JMP

MATLAB

Python

LabVIEW

SEM/TEM (microscopy)

Job description

MIT Lincoln Laboratory in Lexington, MA seeks an engineer/scientist to advance ultra-wide bandgap semiconductor devices from first demonstrations to prototypes for technology transfers. Focus areas include RF electronics, power electronics, and extreme-environment applications.

The role demands strong technical leadership and collaboration across groups, with a path toward IP development and external partnerships.