R&D Scientist - Spintronics/2D Materials Device Designer

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Location: Derry/Londonderry, GB

Posting Date: Sep 2, 2025

Job ID: 12640

Seagate is a global leader in data storage solutions. We strive to create precision-engineered data storage technologies that deliver superior capacity, speed, safety, and performance. We are recruiting for a spintronic / 2D materials scientist in recording head design and materials technology to help deliver our next generation technologies.

You will work as part of an established team reporting to the Research & Development Manager defining and delivering future data storage technologies and products. If you’re excited by new technologies, are naturally creative and passionate about seeing ideas come to life then this is the ideal research role for you.

Our Heat Assisted Magnetic Recording Technology (HAMR) technology is a world-leading data storage technology to address the cloud data storage market. You will be responsible for research and development in the areas of spintronics and 2D materials device design and the integration of emerging technologies into new products to meet performance and reliability requirements. We are looking for someone who is excited by new technologies, is naturally creative and passionate about seeing ideas come to life.

You will be involved in one or more of the following areas:

• Development of spintronic and 2D material device simulation strategies.
• Micromagnetic, atomistic, DFT, tight binding and other relevant modelling approaches to simulate materials and device performance.
• Help develop new modelling methods to understand and improve spintronic/2D device performance.
• Application of spintronic device and 2D materials understanding to development of magnetic read sensors and other applications.
• Layout of magnetic sensing devices and simulate circuits with computer aided design (CAD) tools.
• Collaboration with colleagues in other design and process areas to deliver integrated solutions.
• Project planning and collaboration with adjacent teams and internal customers.

You are:

• A good communicator with excellent presentation and written skills.
• A strong team player who works effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Able to set own course in projects and make timely decisions.
• Motivated and excited by technology and the challenge of going beyond.
• Able and willing to introduce own ideas and solutions for technology progression.

• In-depth knowledge of spintronics and/or 2D materials.
• Experience in magnetic and/or 2D materials modelling.
• Familiarity in data analysis techniques and packages (e.g. JMP, etc.).
• Programming experience e.g. Python/SQL/R, etc.

• PhD degree or equivalent qualification in physics, materials science, or electrical engineering.
• Academic research or industrial experience would be considered a distinct advantage.
• Strong analytical skills and proven problem solver.

Completed applications should be submitted no later than midnight on Sunday, 28th September 2025

This is a Full-Time position working 39 hours per week.

Please demonstrate on your Cover Letter or CV how you meet the criteria set out in the job description identified above.

Testing may be used as part of the selection process.

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Location: Springtown, Northern Ireland

Our Springtown site is Derry/Londonderry’s largest manufacturer, we’re proud that Seagate is a flexible and inclusive place to work. We have more than 1,400 employees spanning research and development, manufacturing, and other functions.

Here at work, you can grab breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks at our subsidized on-site cafe.

Looking for an active break from your workday? We’ve got you covered. Take a group or individual exercise class during lunch or after work at our on-site gym.

Network with your colleagues through the Young Professionals Network, Women’s Leadership Group, the Carers Café (for caregivers of individuals with disabilities), Volunteer in the community with our support! Join our creative network, which includes a choir, foreign language classes and even a cookery class!

Join our Employee Resource Groups (ERG), a voluntary, employee-led community built on a shared diversity identity and/or an appreciation of that identity, open to ALL current employees at Seagate!

See list below of many of our Company Benefits:

• Health – Bupa Healthcare, for employees and dependents, Company sick pay and medical leave, Occupational healthcare service, Employee assistance programmes, Group income protection and On-site gym/ exercise classes / personal trainer.
• Work Life Balance – Annual leave, Flexible working hours, Part-time working, Enhanced maternity pay, Enhanced paternity pay, Bereavement leave.
• Finance – Pension – employer contributory scheme, Life assurance, Employee stock purchase plan, Competitive base pay, Company bonus scheme, Reward and recognition, Employee savings scheme, Perks at work discount programmes, Pay for civil / jury duty.
• Career – Degree / non degree assistance Externally accredited training and development opportunities, Service awards, LinkedIn learning, Learning & development programmes.

Location: Springtown, United Kingdom
Travel: None

With more than four decades of storage innovation, Seagate empowers humanity to thrive in the data age and helps people and businesses navigate the ever-expanding data landscape.

We craft precision-engineered, cutting-edge solutions that help the world store and manage exponential data growth.

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