Sr. Engineer - Early Career - Advanced Data Storage Micromagnetic Modeler
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 18, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 16, 2026.
About our group:
The Advanced Data Storage Device Physics Group within the Seagate Research Group (SRG) is responsible for conducting research on advanced data storage and memory technologies through experimentation and physics-based simulation. The work performed by this team directly informs the Company's ten-year storage product roadmap.
About the role - you will:
- Conduct research on advanced data storage systems through micromagnetic modeling, using atomistic or renormalized methods.
- Use proprietary or off-the-shelf micromagnetic software to investigate magnetic phenomena important to future magnetic data storage.
- Recording systems to be investigated may include HAMR (heat-assisted magnetic recording), optical interactions with magnetic recording media, and spin-torque assisted magnetic switching.
- Work closely with test engineers and data analysts to use models to explain experimentally observed phenomena.
About you:
- Self-motivated and demonstrated ability to adapt to a changing environment and learn new technology
- Flexibility to operate under supervision and independently
- Excellent team player
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
Your experience includes:
- Experience with programming languages (Python, Cuda, C++, Fortran, etc.)
- Familiar with the physics of magnetic materials, magnetism, spin transport, optical interactions with magnetic materials, and/or magnetic data storage
- Experience with Linux-based computing hardware a plus.
- A Ph.D. in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or similar discipline.
Location:
Our Bloomington, MN campus (Normandale) spans two suburbs, Edina and Bloomington, and serves as the Recording Head development and manufacturing arm of Seagate. Located in the heart of a bustling community, Seagate offers an on-site café, or if you prefer, you can drive to one of many restaurants just minutes away. Need to grab a gift over lunch time? Shopping is abundant in the area. If working out is your thing, the on-site fully equipped fitness center hosts wellness programs, outdoor activities, tournaments and group workouts. Looking for something more laid back? Reset in one of our meditation rooms, or simply take a walk around our indoor walking path. On-site cultural festivals, celebrations and community volunteer opportunities also abound.
The estimated base salary range for this position is $94,000- $118,000. The individual salary is based on work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Seagate offers comprehensive benefits to its eligible employees, including, but not limited to, eligibility to participate in discretionary bonus program, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, short-and long-term disability, 401(k), employee stock purchase plan, health savings account, dependent care, and healthcare spending accounts. Seagate also offers paid time off, including 12 holidays, flexible time off provided pursuant to Seagate policy, a minimum of 48 hours of paid sick leave, and 16 weeks of paid parental leave. The benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year and may differ depending on work location.
Location: Normandale, United States
Travel: None