RF&MicrowaveTechnologist

Space Forge is a fast-growing in-space manufacturing company. We are first and foremost a materials company, developing new compound semiconductor substrates. We do this onboard the world’s first returnable and re-launchable satellite platform, the ForgeStar. The ForgeStar can support a wide array of missions, from in-space manufacturing of new materials and microgravity research to planetary landing systems and deep space exploration. We are looking to hire a RF & Microwave Technologist to join our Semiconductor team. **What will you do?** * Be the Design authority for plasma CVD tool development * The development of the plasma generation for current and future tools * Fault-finding/troubleshooting in tools in the field (or space) * Spread microwave expertise internally through the business by generating design rules and conducting training to relevant engineer * Conduct FTO and prepare IP submissions based on plasma development work **Key responsibilities of the role:** * Complete the design and commissioning of the prototype plasma Chamber * Complete the design and commissioning of the first CVD capable reactor * Support iterative changes to the design as limits of the reactor are elucidated **Requirements** **The range of skills we are looking for:** _Technical skills:_ * Experience in microwave generation and coupling, matching, resonance and optimisation in cavity-based systems * Ideally experience of microwave plasma generation, but at least of design and development of microwave systems for industrial applications, e.g. heating * Sound understanding of electromagnetics * RF design experience _Soft skills:_ * Hands-on experimental attitude * Enthusiasm for R&D work * Comfortable with hybrid work, but also occasional intense effort **If you have any of these skills please ensure they are obvious on your CV and you should highlight them in your application answers.** **Benefits** **Why Space Forge?** We believe in a future where our most polluting industries ar