What are the responsibilities and job description for the CLAWS III-N RF Integration Engineer position at North Carolina State University?
Posting Information
| Posting Number | PG194256EP |
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| Internal Recruitment | No |
| Working Title | CLAWS III-N RF Integration Engineer |
| Anticipated Hiring Range | Commensurate with Education and Experience |
| Work Schedule | Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm |
| Job Location | Raleigh, NC |
| Department | Commercial Leap Ahead for Wide Bandgap Semiconductors (CLAWS) |
| About the Department | North Carolina State University is leading the charge as the recipient of a $39.4 million award from the Department of Defense to establish the regional Microelectronics Commons regional innovation hub, Commercial Leap Ahead for Wide Bandgap Semiconductors (CLAWS). This initiative, part of the larger $238 million investment through the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) and Science Act, aims to revolutionize the field of wide bandgap semiconductors. Hub leadership, Distinguished Professors John Muth and Fred Kish, are dedicated to the "lab to fab" journey-translating laboratory advancements into fabrication capabilities for wide bandgap semiconductors. The hub brings together a dynamic partnership with N.C. A&T State University and industry leaders, including Wolfspeed, Coherent Corp., General Electric, Bluglass, Adroit Materials, and Kyma Technologies, Inc. This collaborative effort will propel the development of semiconductors crucial for national defense, electric vehicles, power grid technologies, 5G/6G, quantum technologies, and artificial intelligence applications. |
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| Essential Job Duties | We are seeking a highly skilled RF Integration Engineer to join our team and contribute to the development of next-generation RF semiconductor devices. The ideal candidate will have expertise in semiconductor process integration, device and amplifier design, electrical characterization, and device simulation. Key Responsibilities
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Qualifications
| Minimum Education and Experience |
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| Other Required Qualifications | The successful candidate must demonstrate:
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| Preferred Qualifications | The successful candidate would preferably have a Ph.D. in a relevant engineering field with research focusing on GaN device process development. The successful candidate would preferably have additional experience in:
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| Required License(s) or Certification(s) |
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| Valid NC Driver's License required | No |
| Commercial Driver's License required | No |
Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions
| Job Open Date | 10/01/2025 |
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| Anticipated Close Date | Open Until Filled |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | Please include as attachments a resume/CV, cover letter, and contact information for at least 3 professional references. |
Position Details
| Position Number | 00111623 |
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| Position Type | EPS/SAAO |
| Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) | 1.0 |
| Appointment | 12 Month Recurring |
| Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather | Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather |
| Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events | Non Mandatory - Emergency Event |
| Department ID | 140110 - CLAWS |
| EEO | NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity. If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit. NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. |
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