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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 23 days Antora Energy's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 27% of Antora Energy's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Antora Energy
- high 25 stale, 0 reposted of 37 open
- Hiring momentum
- 45 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Antora Energy's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Antora Energy.
About this role
The Head of Epitaxy Program at Antora Energy will lead the development of multijunction thermophotovoltaic (TPV) epitaxy, focusing on III-V MOCVD epitaxial growth on InP substrates. This role involves managing external suppliers, designing experimental campaigns, and making strategic decisions on in-house versus outsourced epitaxy capabilities. The position requires a blend of technical expertise and strong interpersonal skills to navigate supplier relationships and drive the epitaxy development strategy.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Antora Energy as an employer.
What you need
- Ph.D. or Master’s in materials science, electrical engineering, applied physics, or related field, or equivalent experience
- 8+ years of hands-on epitaxy (esp. MOCVD) experience with arsenide/phosphide III-V materials grown on InP substrates
- Fluent in epi characterization and interpretation (e.g. XRD, PL, morphology analysis, ECV, SIMS)
- Demonstrated development of tunnel junctions in As/P material systems
- Strong device physics knowledge, especially for III-V optoelectronic devices
- Understanding of commercial MOCVD reactor platforms and their impact on growth science and device outcomes
Nice to have
- Prior experience with establishing or expanding epitaxy facilities
- Experience building or managing epitaxy teams
- Experience with epitaxy equipment maintenance
- Technoeconomic modeling of epitaxy costs and capacity planning
- Experience negotiating long-term supply agreements in the compound semiconductor industry
What you get
- Equity compensation in the form of stock options
- Premium health benefits package with life and disability insurance
- 401K plan with employer contributions
- Flexible spending accounts
- Industry leading paid-time-off policy including flexible holiday observance and paid volunteer time off
Worth weighing
- Salary range is $200,000 to $280,000, which may vary based on experience and qualifications
- The role requires a high level of initiative and the ability to manage uncertainty
- Onsite work location in San Jose, CA may limit remote work options
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