Thermal Mechanical Test Engineer, Silicon Packaging (Starlink)

The role

You will develop and execute thermal and mechanical modeling and test programs for advanced semiconductor packaging and board-level assemblies. You will support the silicon packaging process engineering organization by characterizing performance and validating mechanical robustness.

What you will do

• Develop and run thermal and mechanical finite element models and thermal simulations
• Develop process models to support new production line bring-up and investigations
• Design, set up, and execute thermal and mechanical test campaigns
• Perform board-level thermal characterization and testing
• Operate and maintain thermal and mechanical test equipment
• Analyze test data and correlate models with empirical results
• Support new package and board designs through test planning, execution, and data reporting
• Collaborate cross-functionally to integrate test insights into product development and production ramp

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering, math, or science discipline
• 1+ years of experience with thermal or mechanical modeling and testing in an industry or academic setting
• Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed for mission critical deadlines

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s in mechanical engineering, materials science, aerospace engineering, physics, applied mathematics, or other STEM discipline
• Advanced degree in an engineering, math, or science discipline
• Experience with board-level thermal testing and characterization using thermocouple mapping, power dissipation testing, or infrared thermography
• Experience using finite element analysis or thermal simulation tools such as ANSYS, Abaqus, COMSOL, Flotherm, or Icepak
• Experience with 3D and reduced-order thermal and mechanical modeling
• Experience correlating simulation models with physical test data
• Experience in simulation and characterization of IC packaging thermal resistance parameters
• Proficiency in Python or MATLAB for data analysis and post-processing
• Background in semiconductor packaging or high-reliability electronics environments
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing or new product introduction setting

Before you apply

• Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful, permanent resident, Refugee, or Asylee, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

About the company

SpaceX is developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The company is deploying Starlink, a large satellite constellation and broadband internet system.