Sr. IC Package Design Engineer (Silicon Engineering)

SpaceX develops technologies to enable human life on Mars and provides satellite internet connectivity through Starlink.
$160,000 - $220,000
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1,000 - 5,000 Employees
5+ years of experience
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Description For Sr. IC Package Design Engineer (Silicon Engineering)

SpaceX, a pioneering space technology company, is seeking a Senior IC Package Design Engineer to join their Silicon Engineering team. This role presents a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge silicon development for Starlink's low earth orbit satellites, directly contributing to SpaceX's mission of making humanity a multi-planetary species.

The position involves leading the packaging efforts for custom in-house RFICs that support digital beam formers and modems. As a key member of the IC design team, you'll be responsible for driving advanced package selection, optimizing designs, and ensuring successful implementation of silicon solutions for space and ground infrastructures.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of hands-on IC package design experience, with a strong foundation in electrical engineering or physics. Your expertise should span signal and power integrity, substrate design for RF and mixed-signal applications, and proficiency with industry-standard tools like Cadence APD+/SIP, SIWave, HFSS, and ADS.

This role offers an exceptional opportunity to work at the intersection of space technology and silicon engineering, with direct impact on improving global internet connectivity through Starlink. The compensation package is highly competitive, ranging from $160,000 to $220,000 annually, complemented by comprehensive benefits including equity, medical coverage, and 401(k).

Working at SpaceX means joining a team of innovative problem-solvers who are pushing the boundaries of technology to achieve humanity's next giant leap. You'll collaborate across multiple teams, drive technological innovations, and play a crucial role in developing solutions that will be deployed in space. If you're passionate about combining IC design expertise with space exploration, this role offers the perfect platform to make a lasting impact on humanity's future in space.

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Responsibilities For Sr. IC Package Design Engineer (Silicon Engineering)

  • Own and drive advanced package selection, new product BGA configuration and package structure
  • Responsible for package/SIP layout, optimization, design verification and tapeout
  • Interface and coordinate with cross-functional groups on new product package selection, feasibility analysis and design
  • Work cross-functionally to optimize silicon floor plan, bump and package pin out
  • Simulate and optimize signal/power integrity and RF performance of the package design
  • Drive methodology, innovations, and productivity improvements in package design
  • Interface and work with OSATs and vendors for sourcing existing designs and future product development

Requirements For Sr. IC Package Design Engineer (Silicon Engineering)

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or physics
  • 5+ years hands on experience with IC package design experience
  • Thorough understanding of signal and power integrity fundamentals
  • Substrate design experience for RF, digital, high-speed and mixed signal die
  • Experience with Cadence APD+/SIP design tools
  • Experience in package design electrical review, SI/PI analysis
  • Fluent in SI/PI and EM simulation tools such as SIWave, HFSS, ADS
  • Experience in package design for manufacturing reviews
  • Familiar with BGA package substrate technologies
  • Problem solver with strong engineering fundamentals
  • Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee (ITAR requirements)

Benefits For Sr. IC Package Design Engineer (Silicon Engineering)

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Equity
Parental Leave
  • Long-term incentives (company stock, stock options, long-term cash awards)
  • Potential discretionary bonuses
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with discount
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short & long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • 3 weeks paid vacation
  • 10+ paid holidays per year
  • 5 days sick leave per year

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