Postdoctoral Appointee - Radio Frequency Photonic Integrated Microsystems, Onsite

Sandia National Laboratories; New Mexico; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Flexible work arrangements

Onsite work

Generous vacation

401(k) plan

Learning opportunities

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Appointee – Radio Frequency Phononic Integrated Microsystems, onsite. The role advances RF phononic devices and piezoelectric acoustics, working within the III‑V Optoelectronics Department on national security related technologies.

PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or Materials Science with strong first-author publications is required, and the candidate must be able to obtain a DOE Level L security

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or related discipline.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Level L security clearance.
• Strong record of first-author publications in scientific journals.

Responsibilities

• Advance RF phononic technologies at the intersection of piezoelectric acoustics and signal processing.
• Engineer device physics in heterostructure materials for RF microsystems.
• Design RF phononic devices and oversee related fabrication.
• Develop experiments to study phononic and electron-phonon physics in advanced materials.
• Evaluate device performance in new heterostructure platforms.
• Characterize devices for integration into RF microsystems.
• Communicate research results through publications and conferences.
• Collaborate with physicists, materials scientists, and engineers.
• Lead research efforts and publications as appropriate.

Skills

Security clearance

Education

PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or related

Job description

Postdoctoral Appointee – Radio Frequency Phononic Integrated Microsystems, Onsite

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation's premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation. The position is part of the III‑V Optoelectronics Department, which develops compound semiconductor and RF devices, photonics, and microsystems for national security applications.

Responsibilities

• Advance next‑generation technologies at the intersection of piezoelectric acoustic wave physics, phononic signal processing, and radio frequency engineering.
• Understand and engineer device physics in advanced heterostructure material platforms, with an emphasis on acoustoelectric interactions and integration into radio frequency microsystems.
• Design radio frequency phononic devices and oversee related fabrication.
• Develop and execute experiments to study phononic and electron‑phonon physics in advanced materials.
• Evaluate piezoelectric acoustic wave device performance in new heterostructure material platforms.
• Characterize and qualify devices for integration into radio frequency microsystems.
• Communicate research results through publications and conferences.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of physicists, materials scientists, and engineers.
• Lead research efforts and publications as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline, conferred within five years prior to employment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Level L security clearance.
• Strong record of technical achievement, evidenced by first‑author publications in scientific journals.

Benefits and Working Conditions

Positions are onsite. Relocation assistance will be provided for qualified candidates. The workplace offers flexible work arrangements such as 9/80, 4/10, part‑time, and telecommuting options where possible.

Sandia offers generous vacation, robust medical and other benefits, a competitive 401(k) plan, learning opportunities, and relocation assistance to support a solid work/life balance.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.