Sr Engineer - Early Career - Experimental Data Storage Physics
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 and 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 hands-on research with advanced data recording systems including HAMR, all-optical magnetic recording, and ferroelectric data storage.
- Design and perform experiments to understand the fundamental recording physics of these technologies, using tools such as scanning probe microscopy, spinstand, electrical characterization, or custom test/measure tools.
- Develop experimental methods and custom metrology for evaluating emerging storage technologies such as ferroelectric recording; formulate measurement methods to evaluate device concepts.
- Design, test, and characterize prototype devices, including RF and microwave components.
- Through measurements, provide insight into performance limiters, reliability failure modes, and underlying electrical, magnetic, optical, and thermomechanical mechanisms.
- Collaborate with a highly cross-functional team that includes experts in transducer design, media development, physical characterization, electrical engineering, materials science, signal processing, information theory, and data analysis.
- Work closely with modelers to elucidate recording physics challenges.
- Communicate your findings with engineers and leadership at all levels within the company.
- Contribute to Seagate’s IP portfolio in the form of invention disclosures, patents, trade secrets, peer-reviewed journal articles, and/or white papers
About you:
- Self-motivated and demonstrated ability to adapt to a changing environment and learn new technology
- Strong collaboration and written and oral communication skills
Your experience includes:
- Research experience with ferroelectric or multiferroic materials and devices
- Experience with lab electronics (oscilloscope, SMUs, AWG, spectrum analyzer, VNA, etc.)
- Experience with scanning probe microscopy (AFM, MFM, SKPM, SNDM, SMIM, etc.)
- Experience developing experimental tools or techniques to investigate surface and interface phenomena.
- Experience with RF/microwave devices, circuit design and evaluation is desirable.
- Experience with programming languages (Python, C++, etc.)
- 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