Device Engineer

The role

This engineer will support device architecture, process integration, and technology development for vertical GaN power devices. Work includes device modeling, characterization, failure analysis, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

What you will do

• Support device architecture, process integration, and technology development for vertical GaN power devices
• Run device modeling and simulation to inform design and process decisions
• Perform on-wafer and discrete device characterization, including DC, CV, and dynamic testing
• Support failure analysis and reliability investigations for wide-bandgap power devices
• Develop and review GDS layouts and test structures to support device learning and validation
• Collaborate with epitaxy, process, packaging, and reliability teams on cross-functional device work
• Build and run application evaluation boards to connect device behavior to system-level performance
• Keep clear records of experiments, test data, and process learnings

Required qualifications

• B.S., M.S., or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related field
• Experience with GaN, SiC, or other wide-bandgap semiconductors
• Hands-on experience in at least one of: device characterization, process integration, or device modeling and simulation
• Comfortable working with data analysis tools such as Python or MATLAB
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work across disciplines

Nice to have

• Experience with GaN, SiC, or other wide-bandgap semiconductors, ideally in power device applications

Benefits

• competitive salary
• comprehensive benefits package
• participation in our stock option program

About the company

Vertical Semiconductor is a venture-backed MIT spin-out leading the development of vertical gallium nitride (GaN) power electronics.