Staff Laser Scientist
Core
Guide the development of high-level architecture definitions for laser design and lead product pathfinding for next-generation high-power Laser Produced Plasma Extreme Ultraviolet (LPP-EUV) light sources and DUV lasers.
Role type
Staff Laser Scientist (Applied Physics/Optics)
Builds
High-power LPP-EUV light sources and DUV lasers for semiconductor lithography
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing equipment / Laser physics & Optics
Required skills
Laser physics, optics, photonics, electrical engineering, system-level architecture, experimental design, breadboard laser design, clean room operations, troubleshooting, team leadership
Preferred skills
None explicitly stated as preferred
Technologies
LPP-EUV, DUV lasers, optical systems, gas flow systems, electro-optical signal detection
Responsibilities
Guide high-level architecture definitions for laser design; Lead product pathfinding from low technical readiness to system-level validation; Create system models (optical, gain, gas flow); Identify key scientific learning objectives and experimental designs; Demonstrate system-wide performance targets; Develop and execute system/subsystem performance tests; Troubleshoot laser and sub-system issues; Document learning and communicate knowledge to engineering teams
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with team leadership