Microwave Plasma Scientist

Diamondfoundry; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement savings plans

Employee discounts

Job summary

Diamond Foundry is searching for a Microwave Engineer in San Francisco to enhance the capabilities of our CVD diamond production. This role involves designing and testing new microwave components, modeling reactor behavior, and developing diagnostics for monitoring processes.

We seek candidates with significant experience in high-power microwave systems and RF/microwave equipment, as well as a Ph.D. in engineering or applied physics. Join us in revolutionizing diamond manufacturing while enjoying comprehensive benefit packages!

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of industry experience.
• Hands-on experience with RF/microwave equipment.
• Expertise in high-power microwave systems.

Responsibilities

• Design new microwave components and systems.
• Model plasma and microwave behavior of reactor components.
• Develop diagnostics for reactor and plasma monitoring.

Skills

High-power microwave frequency systems

RF/microwave equipment testing

Electromagnetic design tools (HFSS, CST MWS, COMSOL)

High vacuum systems

Plasma-based devices

Education

Ph.D. in engineering or applied physics

Tools

VNAs

Signal generators

Job description

Overview

Diamond Foundry Inc. is solving the thermal limitation at the foundation of today's most exciting tech industries -- AI & cloud compute, electric-car power electronics, and 5G/6G wireless. We have managed to produce the world's first single‑crystal diamond wafers and are now on a mission to put a diamond behind every chip. We are the rare unicorn that has grown fast and profitably. We received $515m in funding and are executing a multi‑$B expansion plan for one of the greenest forms of tech manufacturing: converting greenhouse gas into diamond wafers using zero‑emission energy.

Responsibilities

• Design new microwave components and systems used for plasma enhanced CVD reactors and other tools used in the production of CVD diamond.
• Model the plasma and microwave behavior of reactor components in order to improve reactor designs and understanding.
• Develop diagnostics for reactor and plasma monitoring and control, implementing diagnostics in manufacturing.
• Architect and perform experiments to understand hardware impacts to plasma and diamond growth, specifically as it relates to microwave sources and components.

Qualifications

• At least 5 or more years of industry experience.
• Ph.D. in engineering or applied physics and expertise in high‑power, microwave frequency systems.
• Hands‑on experience with RF/microwave equipment used in the test of microwave components and sources (i.e. VNAs, signal generators, diodes, etc.).
• Experience with high vacuum systems and plasma‑based devices.
• Proficiency in a full‑wave electromagnetic design tool (HFSS, CST MWS, or COMSOL) and proficiency with other circuit design/layout tools.

Benefits

Diamond Foundry believes in supporting our employees from the workplace to their personal and home life. We provide eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. Perks include employee discounts to VRAI. Our benefits begin as early as your first day of employment. Medical and vision coverage are retroactive to your start date, while dental and voluntary benefits take effect once you’ve completed your enrollment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Diamond Foundry Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

Physical Requirements

• Use appropriate PPE and follow all safety policies, practices, and procedures.
• This position will often: sit, stand for long periods, walk, grasp, reach with hands and arms, lift below and above shoulders, bend, twist at the waist, climb, balance, stoop, squat, kneel, crawl, talk, hear, see, use fine finger manipulation, and complete repetitive motions.
• Some tasks may require the use of ladders or stairs.
• Some tasks may require driving or the use of foot controls.
• Lift/carry and push/pull up to 50 pounds.

E‑Verify

Diamond Foundry participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E‑Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E‑Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I‑9.