Senior or Principal Signal Power Integrity and Multiphysics Engineer, Texas Institute for Electronics

University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

73d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Texas Institute for Electronics (TIE) is a transformative, well-funded semiconductor foundry venture combining the agility of a startup with the scale of a national initiative. A key part of our mission is to advance the state of the art in 3D heterogeneous integration (3DHI), chiplet-based architectures, and multi-component microsystems- catalyzing breakthroughs across microelectronics, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, high-performance computing, and next-generation healthcare devices. This role is to lead and execute comprehensive Signal Integrity (SI), Power Integrity (PI), and Multiphysics simulations for advanced 2.5D/3.0D heterogeneous integration and multi-material packages. The position will also collaborate with EDA vendors, OSATs, and foundries, and stay current with next-gen interface standards to guide technical strategy and mentor junior engineers.

Requirements

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Applied Physics, or related discipline.
• 8 or more years of direct, hands-on experience in signal integrity, power integrity, and multiphysics simulations for advanced packaging, 2.5D/3DIC, or heterogeneous integration platforms.
• Strong expertise with EDA/EM/multiphysics tools: Ansys HFSS/SIwave, Cadence Sigrity/Clarity, Synopsys RaptorX, Siemens HyperLynx, Keysight ADS, COMSOL, CST Studio.
• Proven ability to extract/package-level models (RLC, S-parameters, dielectric/thermal constants, warpage/stress data) and integrate them into design enablement flows.
• Demonstrated experience creating and validating PDK/ADK simulation collateral spanning SI/PI, RF, thermal, and mechanical domains.
• Hands-on scripting/automation skills (Python, Tcl, SKILL, etc.) to streamline simulation flows.
• Startup DNA. You're energized by ambiguity, act with urgency, and take personal ownership for outcomes.
• Execution mindset. You have demonstrated experience working in a hands-on role driving progress across multiple initiatives without layers of management.

Nice To Haves

• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or related discipline.
• Deep experience with multi-material packages (Si, glass, organics, Cu, RDL, TSV, hybrid bonding, etc.).
• Expertise in system-level co-simulation spanning electrical, thermal, and mechanical domains for high-power/high-bandwidth-density packages.
• Familiarity with industry standards (IEEE, JEDEC, OIF, UCIe, 3Dblox, JEP30) and experience contributing to working groups.
• Background in high-speed interconnect modeling and compliance testing for PCIe, CXL, UCIe, SerDes, HBM, or similar standards.
• Track record of technical publications, patents, or open-source contributions in SI/PI/multiphysics simulation and design enablement.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute hands-on SI/PI and Multiphysics simulations for advanced 2.5D/3.0D heterogeneous integration and multi-material packages.
• Perform modeling, extraction, and verification of high-speed interconnects, power delivery networks, thermal management, and mechanical stress across chiplets and advanced substrates.
• Build and validate comprehensive ADK/PDK models (electrical, EM, thermal, mechanical) that accurately represent package-level behavior and enable system-level co-design.
• Run end-to-end simulation workflows including EM extraction, S-parameter generation, PDN impedance analysis, crosstalk/eye diagram simulations, thermal/structural reliability checks, and co-simulation across domains.
• Collaborate directly with EDA vendors (Cadence, Ansys, Synopsys, Siemens, Keysight, etc.), OSATs, and foundries to develop, test, and refine package simulation flows.
• Generate user guides, reference flows, scripts, and automation that make SI/PI/multiphysics enablement repeatable and accessible to design teams.
• Stay current with next-gen interface standards (PCIe Gen6/7, CXL, UCIe, UALink, SerDes, HBM) and incorporate their requirements into package design methodologies.
• Guide technical strategy for SI/PI flows, mentor junior engineers, and represent TIE in working groups, customer design reviews, and industry forums.

Benefits

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
• Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree