Thermophotonic ( TP ) Device Engineer

Thermophotonic (TP) Device Engineer

Role Overview

We are looking for a highly skilled Thermophotonic (TP) Device Engineer to work on design, fabrication, and optimization of high-efficiency thermophotonic energy conversion devices. This role involves full-stack device development, including epitaxial growth, wafer processing, characterization, packaging, and thermal-photonic performance modeling. Experience with III V semiconductor materials and device physics is strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-efficiency photovoltaic and thermophotonic devices, including multijunction III-V structures, GaSb/InGaAs cells, spectral-selective energy converters, and photonic energy amplifiers.

• Perform epitaxial growth using MOCVD / MBE, including reactor operation, precursor selection, growth recipe optimization, and in-situ monitoring systems (RHEED, pyrometry, interferometry).

• Lead semiconductor wafer-level processing:

• Photolithography

• Wet dry etching (RIE, ICP)

• Metallization and ohmic contact engineering

• Surface passivation and anti-reflection coatings

• Thin-film and dielectric deposition (ALD, PECVD, sputtering, evaporation)

• Develop optical and photonic structures including selective emitters, photonic crystals, interference filters and dielectric mirrors for spectral control.

• Oversee device packaging, thermal interface engineering, and interconnect architecture for high-temperature operation.

• Collaborate with system engineering teams to integrate devices with thermal emitters, optical coupling assemblies, power electronics, and energy storage interfaces.

• Support cooling, heat extraction thermal management for high-temperature applications.

• Evaluate scaling readiness, fabrication partnerships and production.

Required Skills Qualifications

• Bachelor s/Master s/PhD in Semiconductor Physics, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Photonics, or related field.

• 3 10 years of experience in semiconductor device fabrication measurement.

• Strong hands-on experience with MOCVD, MBE, thin-film deposition, lithography, and clean-room processes.

• Expertise working with II-VI or III-V compounds (GaSb, InGaAs, GaAs, InP, AlGaAs, Ge, GaN, SiC preferable).

• Experience with thermophotonic / radiative recombination-based energy amplification devices.

• Experience in spectral matching, optical cavity engineering, and photon recycling.

• Knowledge of heat transfer, thermal imaging, infrared spectroscopy, radiative emissivity modeling.

• Strong understanding of photonic structures, optical coatings, and energy conversion physics.

• Proficiency in scientific data analysis and semiconductor simulation.

What We Offer

• Industry-beating salary (top 1%)

• Employee Stock Options (ESOPs) real ownership in a $100B global market

• Comprehensive health insurance

• Performance Bonus

• A mission-driven, flat, fast-moving culture where every voice matters

Disclaimer: This job description has been sourced from a public domain and may have been modified by Naukri.com to improve clarity for our users. We encourage job seekers to verify all details directly with the employer via their official channels before applying.