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SpaceX · 1 day ago

IC Packaging Engineer, Silicon Technology (Starlink)

SpaceX is a pioneering aerospace manufacturer and space transport services company focused on enabling human life on Mars. They seek an IC Packaging Engineer with expertise in semiconductor packaging design and process development to oversee packaging assembly processes and ensure the transition from concept to mass production for their Starlink broadband internet system.

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Responsibilities

Own packaging assembly processes from concept to mass production including equipment and material selection for wafer-level and chip-level systems
Develop new technologies and establish baselines for assembly and packaging including wafer grinding, wafer dicing, lithography, lamination, plating, etching, SMT, flip chip, bonding, molding, underfill, dispense, sputter, lid attach, and solder ball attach
Bring-up for new product introduction (NPI) and new technology introduction (NTI) for assembly packaging lines
Own packaging prototypes, product development, and release to production
Select equipment and material to meet quality, reliability, cost, yield, and production targets
Interface with equipment and material suppliers including continuous improvement plans, cost reduction, and productivity improvements
Cross-functional interface with IC design, materials, thermal, systems, and production teams
Implement advanced packaging solutions into SpaceX next generation products

Qualification

Semiconductor packaging designMicroelectronics packagingPackaging process developmentAdvanced technical degreeHands-on packaging experienceOSAT experienceElectrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringChemical EngineeringMaterials SciencePhysics

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or other Engineering discipline
1+ years working with semiconductor packaging processing equipment, silicon, microelectronics, or packaging design (internship experience applicable)
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

Preferred

Advanced technical degree
3+ years industry experience with microelectronics packaging development
Hands-on packaging, PCB, PCBA, or SMT assembly experience
OSAT (outsource semiconductor assembly and test) experience

Company

SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$11.78B
Key Investors
Korea Investment PartnersIntesa SanpaoloAndreessen Horowitz
2025-12-12Secondary Market
2025-09-10Secondary Market
2025-08-13Secondary Market· $10M

Leadership Team

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Bret Johnsen
CFO
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Charles Kuehmann
VP Materials Engineering
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