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[About Company]

Softionics builds a vision-free near-field sensing layer for Physical AI, capturing space, time, and physical interaction data that vision-systems cannot. Our technology enables robots and smart devices to sense proximity, motion, and contact dynamics in real time. Softionics is a deep-tech startup developing non-contact sensing solutions based on proprietary electric field sensor technology, targeting robotics, wearables, and human-machine interaction applications. We are advancing from sensor circuit prototyping to full custom IC design.

[Job Responsibilities]

We are looking for a Ph.D.-level Soft Materials & Integrated Sensor R&D Engineer to lead the integration of our electric field sensor technology into soft, flexible substrates. This role spans the full R&D cycle: material design, sensor embedding process development, electromechanical characterization, working prototype validation, and scalability assessment toward productization. Candidates with a Soft Electronics background are strongly preferred.

• Design and fabricate soft material substrates (silicone, hydrogel, conductive polymers, etc.) for sensor integration

• Develop and optimize processes for embedding electric field sensor elements into soft materials

• Characterize electrical and mechanical properties of fabricated sensor devices

• Conduct working tests under target application conditions (robotic hand, wearable, etc.)

• Assess manufacturability and define roadmap for transitioning to scalable materials and processes

• Collaborate with external research institutes, foundries, and materials suppliers

• Produce research outputs: internal reports, academic publications, patent applications

• Mentor junior researchers and interns; lead R&D process within the team

[Location] Bldg 35 Room 524-3, 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea, 08826

[Job Type & Pay Range]

• Conversion Internship

• Negotiable based on experience and skill set

[Required Qualifications] 

• Ph.D. in Soft Materials, Flexible Electronics, Soft Robotics, Stretchable Electronics, or closely related field

• Fundamental knowledge of electrical engineering / circuit principles (sensor interface and measurement circuit comprehension)

• Hands-on soft material fabrication and characterization experience (molding, printing, spin-coating, etc.)

• Proficiency with electrical and mechanical characterization equipment (LCR meter, universal tester, SEM, etc.)

• Track record of research outputs (publications and/or patents)

[Preferred Qualifications] 

• Soft Electronics, stretchable sensors, electronic skin (E-Skin), or flexible PCB research experience

• Conductive ink, conductive composites, or ionic material-based sensor development

• MEMS or micro/nano patterning process experience

• Commercialization or technology transfer experience in medical devices, wearables, or soft robotics

• Understanding of capacitive/impedance-based sensor signal processing

• Ph.D. in Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, EE, ME, or Bioengineering (adjacent fields considered)

• Academic publications at international conferences and English-language journal papers

[Benefits]

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and skills

• Stock options (based on contribution and negotiation, Not Right Now)

• Flexible working hours (autonomous schedule)

• Generous paid leave policy with tenure-based additional leave

• Snacks and overtime meal allowance provided

• Full support for job-related books, online courses, and conference attendance

• AI development tools provided (Claude Code, Copilot, etc.)

• Opportunities to participate in domestic and international R&D collaboration projects

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge electric field sensor technology at a deep-tech startup

• Direct exposure to the full product development cycle from research to commercialization