Sr. IC Package Design Engineer (Silicon Engineering)

SpaceX • Irvine, CA

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About The Position

SpaceX is seeking a motivated, proactive, and intellectually curious engineer to join cross-disciplinary teams developing next-generation ASICs for deployment in Starlink space and ground infrastructure. The engineer will be an integral part of the IC design team and lead packaging for custom in-house ASICs and RFICs used in digital beam formers and modems. The role involves driving advanced package selection and design, collaborating across SpaceX, and optimizing package performance and design processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or physics.
• At least 5 years of experience with IC package design.
• Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed to meet mission-critical deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Co-packaged Optics (CPO).
• 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 or similar design tools.
• Experience in package design electrical reviews and SI/PI analysis.
• Fluency in SI/PI and EM simulation tools such as SIWave, HFSS, and ADS.
• Experience in package design for manufacturing reviews.
• Familiarity with BGA package substrate technologies.
• Strong problem-solving skills and engineering fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive advanced package selection, new product BGA configuration, and package structure.
• Lead package and SIP layout, optimization, design verification, and tapeout.
• Interface and coordinate with cross-functional groups throughout SpaceX on package selection, feasibility analysis, and design for new products.
• Work cross-functionally to understand trade-offs and constraints and optimize silicon floor plans, bumps, and package pinouts.
• Simulate and optimize signal integrity, power integrity, and RF performance of package designs.
• Drive methodology, innovations, and productivity improvements in package design.

Benefits

• Potential eligibility for long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards.
• Potential discretionary bonuses.
• Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Comprehensive medical coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Various discounts and perks.
• Accrual of 3 weeks of paid vacation.
• Eligibility for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
• Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior