Are you experienced in micro-electro-mechanical RF and sensing systems and looking for an opportunity to both contribute technically & lead projects in the field? Would you like to develop innovative technology with superb colleagues who are top experts in their field? Do you want to build an excellent science career and work at the interface of academy and industry?  

VTT is one of the leading applied research organisations in Europe. What unites us are curiosity, a passion for learning and a purpose: to solve the biggest challenges of our time and turn them into sustainable growth and well-being. Our cross-disciplinary community of over 2300 brilliant minds from 60 different nationalities is focused on creating impact through science-based innovation. Get to know us further by exploring VTT's tech & infra.

We are now looking for Research Scientist or Senior Scientist to join our RF microsystems team

RF microsystems team is developing several types of MEMS, BAW/FBAR and IPD  components that enable especially the next generation radio and telecommunication systems (6G), quantum computing  etc. We are a multi-national group of experts.

Your responsibilities as a Research Scientist/Senior Scientist:

• Working on research projects in the field of novel MEMS & thin film devices for RF applications and their materials and manufacturing technology with ambitious goals
• You are able and willing to both contribute technically and lead sub-projects and projects
• You will be coordinating PDK preparation in the team
• You will participate in preparing project proposals as well as partner & customer communication including technical discussions and planning with other experts

Who we are looking for:

• M.Sc. or D.Sc. in physics or electrical engineering (or similar)
• Strong know-how in the fields of RF, MEMS, microelectronics/integrated circuits technology, design of RF MEMS devices and/or their manufacturing technology.
• Ability to organize and coordinate activities involving experts from materials physics, device design, manufacturing processes and characterization.
• Ability to navigate in a complex project portfolio with cross-dependencies
• Enthusiasm to grow into project manager role while continuing  to contribute to technology development (we are not looking for pure project manager role)
• Fluent skills in spoken and written English, high quality of written reporting in English

We consider as assets also:

• Experience in customer work
• Knowledge about industrial design and/or manufacturing of MEMS & microelectronics.
• Experience and knowledge on using and/or developing PDKs

As a person, we hope that you are:

• You have strong communication and collaboration skills. You are able to efficiently interact with your colleagues and with people from different fields.
• An enthusiastic outside-the-box thinker. You enjoy challenges and learning new things and have a strong passion for science and research and development
• A further benefit is knowledge about the interactions between research and business

With VTT, you’ll enjoy: / What we offer you:

• Visionary work in technology. We offer positions at the cutting-edge of technology and engineering from next generation microelectronics and quantum technology to automation and robotics, energy systems and more. Our research agenda is dedicated to creating sustainable growth by solving systemic and technological challenges, so your work will go towards creating real, positive impact. Read more about our strategy – the path of exponential hope.
• Fascinating projects, excellent research environment. Our researchers get to work on a combination of cutting-edge academic research and applied customer projects, both locally and internationally. At VTT, you’ll have state-of-the-art research facilities at your disposal, such as Micronova, the Finnish research infrastructure for micro-, nano- and quantum technologies.  
• Great career opportunities, superb colleagues. At VTT, excellence in research is a strategic priority. We offer long-term positions and stable career paths in top-level research. People tend to stay with us over 10 years since there are always new roles and responsibilities to grow into. Collaborating in a cross-disciplinary community with superb colleagues is a source of learning, inspiration, and fun. Read more about our organisational culture as the builder of the world's most meaningful place to work.
• Support for your well-being. Our people are our main asset, so we take good care of them. We aim to nurture great team spirit and leadership and offer versatile well-being services to enable a good work–life balance. On top of 6 weeks of paid holidays, we offer exercise and culture benefits, hobby clubs, and voluntary well-being services such as meditation programmes and trainings on cognitive ergonomics.

Apply now and join our community of brilliant minds!

Please send your CV with your salary request via our recruitment system as soon as possible but at the latest 18 September 2025. A security clearance procedure is conducted during the recruitment process.

Interested and want to hear more?

For further information, please contact Research Team Leader Tuomas Pensala, tuomas.pensala@vtt.fi 

We look forward to hearing from you!