Principal IC Packaging Test Engineer, Silicon Technology (Starlink)

SpaceX is leveraging its experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to millions of users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together. We’ve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink’s potential global impact. As we continue to upgrade and expand the constellation, we’re looking for best-in-class engineers to join the team.

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.

• →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

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, physics, or other applied engineering discipline   
• 10+ years of Programming experience in C/C++/Visual/Python

• 15+ 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

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

• 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.  

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