Sr. IC Package Design Engineer (Silicon Engineering)

SpaceX•Irvine, CA

8h•$165,000 - $265,000

About The Position

SpaceX is seeking a motivated, proactive, and intellectually curious engineer to work with cross-disciplinary teams, including systems, firmware, architecture, design, validation, product engineering, and ASIC implementation. The role develops next-generation ASICs for deployment in space and ground infrastructure. As part of the IC design team, the engineer leads packaging for custom in-house ASICs and RFICs used in digital beam formers and modems.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or physics.
At least 5 years of experience with IC package design.

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 with 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.
Be responsible for package/SIP layout, optimization, design verification, and tapeout.
Interface and coordinate with cross-functional groups at SpaceX on new product package selection, feasibility analysis, and design.
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, as well as potential discretionary bonuses.
Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
Access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Various other discounts and perks.
May accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation.
Eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy.