Device Development Principal Engineer

Job ID: 12427Req ID: 2633Location: 2401 E 86th St, Bloomington, MN 55425, USAPosted: 2026-10-06Job Family: EngineeringJob Function: Development EngineeringPay Type: SalaryBold 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 Device Development Principal Engineer will design, develop, and support new and existing CMOS-based offerings in a technologist or device engineering role. Major Areas of Accountability: New device development, transfer, and integration in a manufacturing environment. Develop design rules, electrical targets, and related technology requirements Liaison with Design Enablement group on matters relating device requirements and PDK development for CMOS-compatible technologies as needed to support SkyWater foundry technologies. Lead development of device test chips and characterization to support the above technology developments. Perform targeting and yield analysis to advance product maturity Provide Subject Matter Expert guidance to customers and SkyWater colleagues as needed to address questions and concerns with technology elements and device issues. Required Qualifications: 10+ years experience with BS, 7-10 years experience with MS, 5+ 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. Able to articulate thought processes in both technical and business settings. Knowledge of DOE, SPC, and 6-sigma concepts and applications. 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: At least (10) years of advanced device development experience. Experience in project technology transfers into or out of a semiconductor foundry. Experience with test chip layout and validation in a Cadence environment. 2-3 years of Project Management skills and/or defined training. Background in physics-based device simulation, design, and characterization for topics such as PEX, TCAD, noise, ESD mitigation, and stress Experience in DOE and CMOS device design for extreme environments such as cryogenic, radiation, or high temperature. The annual salary range for this role is $136,960 - $205,440. 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 as other employee financial benefits, including 401k match, and life insurance. 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. 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