Research Electrical Engineer III - Semiconductor Device Physics
Princeton
Saturday, 09 May 2026
Conduct basic and applied research in CMOS devices, electronic circuits and systems, and hardware security. Design, set up, and perform laboratory analysis of electronic devices and systems. Seek, develop, and champion new research opportunities. Write and win proposals as a member of our team to actively seek funding from various government and commercial agencies. Make technical presentations to external clients, academic, government, and industry audiences and to internal staff. Qualifications PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field. Recent graduates are welcome to apply, while industry experience is also a plus. Due to government requirements, U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a Security Clearance required. Solid technical knowledge in electronic device physics and mixed-signal electronic circuits and systems. Experience in a microfabrication environment. Hands-on experience on a range of deposition, etch, lithography, and characterization tools. Preferred Qualifications:Familiarity with physical measurements and laboratory instrumentation. A "hacker" mentality to anticipate and defend against hardware security threats. Programming experience for analysis, simulation, and instrumentation, e.g. with MATLAB, C , Python, Lab. VIEW. Experience using design tools like SPICE and wafer layout tools. Active DoD security clearance. The salary range is: $104,139-$154,903. Salary ranges will vary and are based on several factors, including geographic location, market competitiveness and equity amongst internal employees in similar roles. Positions may also qualify for SRI's Pay for Outstanding Performance program or the annual Performance Based Compensation program. SRI also has a competitive benefits package, to view details please go to SRI will accept applications until the position is filled. SRI is an independent nonprofit research institute headquartered in Menlo Park, Calif., with a rich history of supporting government and industry. We create and deliver world-changing solutions for a safer, healthier, and more sustainable future. For more than 75 years, we have collaborated across technical and scientific disciplines to discover and develop groundbreaking products and technologies and bring innovations and ideas to the marketplace. Options