Microwave Plasma Scientist

Diamond Foundry(1 month ago)

Bay Area, CaliforniaOnsiteFull TimeSenior$88,634 - $122,460 (estimated)Engineering

About this role

This role focuses on designing and improving high‑power microwave systems and components for plasma‑enhanced CVD reactors used in diamond wafer production. The position involves modeling plasma and electromagnetic behavior, developing diagnostics for reactor monitoring and control, and running experiments to understand hardware impacts on plasma and diamond growth. It sits within a highly technical manufacturing and engineering environment supporting Diamond Foundry’s mission to scale sustainable diamond wafer manufacturing.

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Required Skills

Microwave Design
Plasma Modeling
CVD Reactors
Reactor Diagnostics
Experimental Design
Microwave Systems
RF Testing
High Vacuum Systems
Plasma Devices
Electromagnetic Simulation

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Qualifications

PhD in Engineering
PhD in Applied Physics

About Diamond Foundry

diamondfoundry.com

Diamond Foundry is a California-based maker of lab-grown single-crystal diamond wafers and substrates for advanced electronics, photonics, power and quantum applications. Using proprietary chemical vapor deposition and scalable wafer-growth processes, it delivers electronic- and optical-grade diamond with exceptional thermal, electrical and optical properties. Semiconductor, photonics and quantum hardware companies source its wafers as a high-performance, scalable alternative to mined diamond. The company also emphasizes environmentally responsible, sustainable production of wafer-ready diamond materials for next‑generation devices.