Principal ASIC Package Design Engineer (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Principal ASIC Package Design Engineer (Aerospace): Designing and owning the end-to-end ASIC package architecture for high-performance mixed-signal and digital SoCs with an accent on FC-BGA and MCM solutions. Focus on optimizing power delivery, signal integrity, and thermal management for power-dense ASICs in satellite systems.

Location: Remote (Must be a U.S. Person per ITAR regulations)

Salary: $200,000 – $280,000 + equity

Company

hirify.global is a Series C startup building high-power satellite platforms to enable deep space missions and develop the solar system.

What you will do

• Own ASIC package architecture for FC-BGA and MCM, including substrate stack-up and ball-map strategy.
• Lead package-level trade studies across cost, performance, power integrity (PI), signal integrity (SI), and thermal constraints.
• Define the long-term packaging roadmap for future ASIC nodes and multi-die integration.
• Drive detailed design of high-pin-count packages with high-speed SerDes and RF signal content.
• Collaborate with silicon, RF, and systems teams to optimize die floorplans and package interfaces.
• Manage technical relationships with substrate vendors, assembly houses, and OSATs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in ASIC package design with deep FC-BGA expertise.
• Proven track record of delivering high-performance ASIC packages into production.
• Proficiency in SI/PI and EM simulation tools such as SIWave, HFSS, and ADS.
• Must be a "U.S. Person" (Citizen, Green Card holder, etc.) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Nice to have

• Experience with MCM or heterogeneous integration (chiplets, interposers).
• Background in high-speed digital or mixed-signal SoCs.
• Familiarity with aerospace, space, or high-reliability electronics.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive base salary with equity in the company.
• Comprehensive health package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off and paid parental leave.
• Opportunity to work at a fast-paced, groundbreaking space startup.