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Device Modeling Senior Staff Engineer

SkyWater Technology
life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)

2401 East 86th Street (Show on map)
Mar 13, 2026
Bold Thinking. World Changing. At SkyWater, our ingenuity helps improve lives around the world by manufacturing U.S. made semiconductors that are essential ingredients of modern life. Automotive safety enhancements, life-saving medical devices, consumer electronics and American security require semiconductors. Working in our Minnesota headquarters, Florida, or Texas location - employees join together to improve the world. Explore what's possible. Joining our U.S. - based team means contributing to and learning about the commercialization of some of the most exciting technologies the world has ever seen. We are turning "science fiction" into everyday reality through technologies such as superconducting, 3D integrated circuits or computer chips, carbon nanotubes, photonic logic devices, micro electro-mechanical systems and other emerging device topologies. We manufacture products for aerospace and defense, medical, automotive, consumer and industrial markets, to name a few. Our customers include emerging leaders who rely on our intellectual property security and quality manufacturing services. Step into the future. SkyWater's values of Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration, Empowerment and Growth Mindset guide us to cultivate an empowered, learning environment. We also invest in developing highly skilled, dedicated employees - and employees who are entering the workforce for the first time, from the military, and a variety of educational backgrounds. Are you bold thinking? Find your place on our team and help us change the world! This SkyWater Device Modeling Senior Staff Engineer will primarily lead device characterization, perform compact model extraction, and contribute to device design for advanced CMOS-based technologies at our HQ site in Bloomington, MN. Major Areas of Accountability: New device development, transfer, and integration in a manufacturing environment. Liaison with Design Enablement group on matters relating device design, and PDK development for CMOS-compatible technologies as needed to support SkyWater foundry technologies. Device characterization, extraction and validation of SPICE-compatible models Test chip design, layout and characterization as required to support the above technology developments. Serve as a subject matter expert to customers and SkyWater colleagues for platform technology elements, model constraints, and new device process targeting. Required Qualifications: 7-10 years experience with BS, 5-7 years experience with MS, 2+ years experience with PhD in Engineering, Physics, or related field. Expertise in device characterization, simulation, and validation of SPICE-compatible models from silicon, using tools such as Spectre, IC-CAP, MBP, and Verilog. Understanding of general performance, optimization, and yield limiters relevant to deep-submicron field effect transistors and related CMOS-compatible technologies. Programming background, especially python, with familiarity in automation for analysis of large datasets. Ability to interact with both internal and external customers. Clear problem-solving capability, data driven, inventive solution oriented and can articulate thought processes. Can work both independently and in cross-functional teams for problem solving. U.S. Person Required: This position requires compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All accepted applicants must be U.S. Persons. ITAR defines a U.S. Person as U.S. citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee. Preferred Qualifications: Background in device development and integration in some or all of the following fields: CMOS, MEMS, photonics, and superconducting. Experience with model validation and device layout in a Cadence environment. Background in physics-based device simulation, design, and characterization for topics such as PEX, TCAD, noise, ESD, and stress effects. Experience in DOE and CMOS device design for extreme environments such as cryogenic, radiation, or high temperature. Knowledge of DOE, SPC, and 6-sigma concepts and applications. Familiarity with typical mixed-signal IC design. Experience in project technology transfers into or out of a semiconductor foundry. The annual salary range for this role is $114,320 - $171,480. Pay offered is based on many factors including, but not limited to, the job-related experience, skills, education, and credentials of each candidate. SkyWater offers an exciting environment where the brightest semiconductor minds come together to achieve exceptional results. We offer competitive salary and an opportunity to participate in incentive plans as well other employee financial benefits including 401k match, life insurance and opportunities to purchase SkyWater stock at a discounted rate. Additionally, SkyWater offers a comprehensive benefits package which promotes a healthy life. This includes benefit eligibility day one, medical, dental, mental health benefits, vision, legal planning, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid holidays, an on-site fitness facility, and an on-site self-serve market. SkyWater complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities unless doing so would cause an undue hardship. Alternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to submit an application through this site because of a disability. To request reasonable accommodations, to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 952-851-5200 or Recruiting@SkyWatertechnology.com. EOE, including disability/vets