Director / Head of Semiconductor Development

ROLE SUMMARY: This role leads SSI's growth in the semiconductor industry. The Director/Head of Semiconductor Development will engage current and prospective customers, build SSI's go-to-market strategy for its SRF cavity and accelerator technology, and shape product direction to support the deployment of free-electron-laser based EUV lithography systems and related supporting technologies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop and manage relationships with current and prospective customers across semiconductor manufacturing, capital equipment, and lithography OEMs Define and execute SSI's commercial strategy for entering and scaling within the semiconductor lithography market Track technology and competitive trends across EUV source approaches (free-electron-based systems, laser-produced plasma, and discharge-produced plasma) and translate them into strategic direction Convert customer and market requirements into product and technology roadmap input for SSI's engineering team Represent SSI at industry conferences, technical reviews, and customer site visits Structure and negotiate commercial terms for capital equipment sales, technology licensing, or partnership agreements Build and lead the commercial function for this business line as it scales, including future hires Brief SSI leadership and investors on semiconductor market traction and strategic progress

QUALIFICATIONS: RequiredBS or MS in Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Materials, Optical, Chemical, Aerospace, or a related engineering discipline 10+ years of leadership experience in the semiconductor industry, in semiconductor manufacturing or tool development Demonstrated track record managing complex, long-cycle capital equipment sales or partnerships Strong technical fluency: able to engage credibly with process engineers, device engineers, and technology executives Excellent communication skills and executive presence; comfortable representing SSI to senior leadership at major fabs and OEMs Comfortable operating in a startup, fast-growth environment with evolving scope Preferred Direct experience with EUV source technology, deep ultraviolet (DUV) lithography systems, semiconductor capital equipment, or advanced semiconductor manufacturing Familiarity with free-electron-based EUV source technology, laser-produced plasma systems, or superconducting RF systems Existing relationships within leading semiconductor manufacturers (logic or memory fabs) and lithography OEMs Understanding of total cost of ownership drivers for EUV lithography: source power, uptime, cost per wafer MBA or equivalent business background

BENEFITS: We offer health, dental, and vision insurance. LOCATION & WORK POLICYThis role is fully in person in Austin, Texas. Our facility is located next to Austin Airport.