Microwave Plasma Technologist

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 Microwave Plasma Technologist to join our Semiconductor team. This is a full-time, hybrid role based in Cardiff with occasional travel to our site in Swansea.

What will you do?

The role is to:

• Design, develop, and optimise microwave plasma systems for advanced materials and manufacturing applications.
• Modelling and simulating of plasma behaviour, generated by microwaves
• Designing and testing experimental setups
• Analysing performance data
• Optimising system design
• Conducting FTO and prepare IP submissions based on plasma development work

The Microwave Plasma Technologist will have a considerable amount of independence and will collaborate closely with engineers and designers to implement optimisations to our plasma technologies, troubleshoot technical challenges, and document methodologies and results. This pivotal role also involves staying current with emerging plasma technologies and contributing to continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Develop an accurate numerical model of the plasma/microwave system
• 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