Principal Engineer, Semiconductor Technical Lead

Position Overview

The ideal candidate is an innovative problem-solver with a demonstrated ability to think critically and creatively, both independently and in team settings. A strong background in microelectronics processing techniques, such as data analysis, foundry process integration, and process characterization, is essential.

What You Will Do

• Lead, manage, and support both independent and contract research and development projects
• Develop process development and yield improvement ideas followed by collaboration with Advanced Technology program team throughout the capture, proposal, award and execution phases of development programs
• Provide subject matter expertise of major yield drivers in the semiconductor foundry and serve as the technical interface with programs on MMIC yield loss and product failures at the next higher-level assembly
• Create and maintain schedules for process development and yield improvement initiatives to drive execution of projects on time and within budget
• Effectively communicate with senior leadership, program management and customer community on engineering project status and root cause investigations
• Engage the MMIC and module design teams to develop semiconductor processes that enable product performance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand semiconductor process interaction with MMIC performance and reliability to identify process limitations and areas for improvement
• Manage engineering investments and improvement initiatives to achieve program cost and schedule, support capacity and technology roadmap objectives

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum 8 years of prior relevant experience
• Experience in semiconductor processing techniques including photolithography, dry etching, wet chemistry, metals evaporation, sputtering and backside processing (also knowledge of III-V device characteristics), and/or MMIC performance
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and execute improvement initiatives
• Excellent communication and coordination skills to work effectively with stakeholders
• Familiarity with III-V semiconductor fabrication processes and techniques
• Strong analytical and data-driven approach to problem-solving
• Proficient in statistical process control and lean manufacturing methods (e.g., Six Sigma)
• Experience in a data analysis software package (e.g., SQL, JMP)

What We Offer

• Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation
• Relocation Not Available - Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
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Security Clearance Required

This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm