Microwave Plasma Scientist

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.
Diamond Foundry is seeking an individual with strong problem solving skills who will apply physics and engineering principles in the design of new equipment used for diamond growth. A successful candidate likely has prior experience with semiconductor equipment design or experience with plasma systems.

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

Requirements

• At least 5 or more years of industry experience
• PhD 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 (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.