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Aerospace, Space Exploration, Telecommunications, Manufacturing

Sr. IC Packaging Test Engineer, Silicon Technology (Starlink)

Bastrop, TXOnsiteFull TimeSeniorPosted 2 months ago

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Required skills

semiconductor packaging
wafer test
ATE
digital
high-speed
RF
mixed signal
SERDES
wafer sort
wafer probe

Nice to have

microelectronics packaging development
advanced technical degree

Role summary

Starlink is seeking a Sr. IC Packaging Test Engineer to bring integrated circuit packaging and assembly in-house for development and manufacturing. This role involves working closely with test equipment manufacturers and chip/system designers to develop and release production test solutions for packaged components and wafers. The engineer will own electrical test equipment definition, bring-up, and ATE test program development, ensuring product conformance and implementing advanced testing solutions for next-generation products. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline and 5+ years of programming experience, with a strong preference for 10+ years of industry experience in microelectronics packaging and semiconductor testing.

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

Sr. IC PACKAGING TEST ENGINEER, SILICON TECHNOLOGY (STARLINK)

Starlink believes in providing fast, reliable internet to those that need it most. We design, build, and launch the world's largest and most advanced satellite constellation that is capable of delivering high-speed internet to even the most remote locations. We also design, build, and ship the hardware that sits in the homes of our customers all around the world. And while our hardware and network are incredibly advanced, we keep the end-user experience impressively simple - our customers have internet within 10 minutes of unboxing.

In true SpaceX fashion, Starlink is taking the next step in vertical integration by bringing integrated circuit packaging and assembly in-house for development and manufacturing. We are looking for talented hands-on and dynamic test engineers with expertise in semiconductor packaging and wafer test. You will work closely with test equipment manufacturers and in-house chip & system designers to develop and release production test solutions. You will assume full ownership of packaged component and wafer test as we strive to make Starlink more affordable to those that need it most.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Own electrical test equipment definition for packaging and wafer level production testing

Bring-up of test equipment and test programs for mass manufacturing

Create automated test equipment (ATE) test programs and test plans

Define full and comprehensive testing requirements to ensure product conformance

Schematic and electrical review for all test equipment

Supplier test interface for implementing new features, cost, and productivity improvements

Implement advanced testing solutions for SpaceX next generation products

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, physics, or other applied engineering discipline

5+ years of programming experience in C/C++/Visual/Python

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

10+ years industry experience with microelectronics packaging development

Advanced technical degree

Expertise in developing digital, high-speed and RF semiconductor test programs for production

Strong RF test knowledge

Experience with digital, high speed SERDES, RF, and mixed signal testing

Wafer sort, wafer probe, probe card design and test experience

Custom socket and wafer prober design and test experience

Semiconductor functional and parametric test design and development

Digital waveform and test plan programming development

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed for mission critical deadlines

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.

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