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Device Scientist

US - Goleta, CA💼 Full-time💰 $141,900–$141,900🗓 2026-08-26 → 2026-09-25

Core

Design and model microbolometer structures and methods of construction for next-generation infrared detectors, bridging analytical and finite-element modeling with experimental validation.

Role type

Device Scientist (Infrared Detector R&D)

Builds

Next-generation uncooled infrared detectors (microbolometers) for industrial growth markets

Domain

Semiconductor/MEMS fabrication and Infrared detector technology

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Analytical modeling, Finite-element modeling, Experimental design and execution, Data analysis, Semiconductor/MEMS fabrication knowledge, Test and inspection equipment usage

Preferred skills

Statistical Process Control, Design of Experiments, Python, SQL, MatLAB JMP, COMSOL, SEMulator3d

Technologies

COMSOL, SEMulator3d, Python, SQL, MatLAB JMP, FIB/SEM, Interferometers

Responsibilities

Build microbolometer models for analytical solving or finite-element tools; Design and execute experiments to validate models; Evaluate new microbolometer designs for performance and yield; Recommend improvements to production yield challenges; Collaborate with process, research, and test engineers on the R&D cycle

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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