Device Development Senior Staff Engineer
SkyWater Technology FoundryMinnesota, United States
Posted May 27, 2026
114320 - 171480 USD
Full Time
About the Company
SkyWater Technology Foundry (NASDAQ: SKYT) is a U.S.-based semiconductor manufacturer that offers a Technology-as-a-Service model, enabling customers to transition from development to volume production within its domestic facilities. The company specializes in a broad portfolio of advanced technologies, including mixed-signal CMOS, ROICs, rad‑hard ICs, MEMS, superconducting ICs, photonics, and advanced packaging. SkyWater’s DMEA‑accredited Category 1A Trusted Supplier status underscores its commitment to security and reliability for government and defense customers. Its integrated service offering and focus on high‑performance, mission‑critical applications make it a preferred partner for aerospace, automotive, biomedical, industrial, and quantum computing markets.
Job Description
At SkyWater, our ingenuity helps improve lives around the world by manufacturing U.S. made semiconductors that are essential ingredients of modern life. This Device Development Senior Staff Engineer will design, develop, and support new and existing CMOS-based offerings in a technologist or device engineering role.
Requirements
- 7-10 years experience with BS, 5-7 years experience with MS, 2+ years experience with PhD in Engineering, Physics, or related field
- Comprehensive knowledge of device performance, optimization, and yield limiters relevant to deep-submicron CMOS-compatible technologies
- Deep understanding of typical IC process design
- Expertise in device characterization to enable process and modeling requirements
- Expertise in dealing with both internal and external customers
- Clear problem-solving capability, data driven, inventive solution oriented
- Knowledge of DOE, SPC, and 6-sigma concepts and applications
Benefits
- 401k match
- life insurance
- opportunities to purchase SkyWater stock at a discounted rate