Physicist (Advanced Optical Systems) (Semiconductor)

Location: Rehovot, Israel. Full-time onsite role; travel required 10% of the time. Relocation is not available.

Company

hirify.global develops materials science and engineering solutions, equipment, and services for semiconductor chips and advanced displays.

What you will do

• Develop optical and electro-optical microscopy modules for advanced semiconductor inspection tools.
• Design, build, execute, and analyze laboratory experiments to validate optical concepts and performance.
• Perform physics-based simulations, optical system modeling, data analysis, and performance budgeting.
• Lead root-cause investigations of complex physical problems and define practical technical solutions.
• Collaborate with applications, algorithms, electronics, mechanics, software, systems engineering, and external suppliers.
• Translate system requirements into experimental plans, measurable success criteria, and technical conclusions.

Requirements

• PhD in Experimental Physics, Electro-Optics, Applied Physics, or a related field.
• Significant hands-on laboratory experience with optical or electro-optical systems.
• Strong analytical ability to connect physical understanding, measurements, simulations, and system-level performance.
• Experience with lasers, detectors, optical design, imaging systems, microscopy, or complex electro-optical modules.
• Experience with optical physics simulations, system modeling, data analysis, and performance evaluation.
• Ability to lead technical investigations, work independently, and drive complex problems to resolution.
• Excellent communication and effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and external suppliers.

Nice to have

• Experience with MATLAB, Python, Zemax, or similar analysis and optical design tools.
• Experience in the semiconductor industry or optical inspection systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Supportive work culture focused on learning, development, and career growth.
• Opportunity to work on optical microscopy technologies supporting next-generation semiconductor production.
• Collaboration within a group of physicists and optical experts using methodical experimental and analytical approaches.
• Employee health and wellbeing programs supporting personal and professional growth.
• Regular employment with 10% travel required.