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Apogee Semiconductor provides products and technologies for space and other extreme environments. We are focused on making the frontier of space more accessible by bridging the technology gap between commercial and high-reliability technologies at a lower cost. We provide optimized products and infrastructure that give you the best in reliability and value. Our products and services are targeted towards enabling small-satellites and large constellations that require high performance, a small form factor and radiation resilience at a lower cost. Working in partnership with state-of-the art semiconductor foundries, Apogee Semiconductor develops radiation hardened processes and components that serve as the foundation for our cutting-edge integrated circuits and IP blocks.

As a Systems Engineer you will be responsible for defining the specifications for new Integrated Circuit product development. You must demonstrate a viable return on investment to the leadership team for a new product development through research of total market opportunity (TAM), competitive landscape, and customer feedback. In collaboration with the Applications Team, you will define, as well as create, the tools and collateral required to facilitate our customers’ adoption of new products.

What You’ll Do:

• Define strategic product roadmap for Apogee by identifying and defining compelling solutions that solve industry challenges.
• Create and maintain the customer facing datasheets for new products from product concept to release to market.
• Negotiate new product specifications and trade-offs with IC Design Team, Test Team, and customers.
• Compile market opportunity report, competitive analysis report, and customer feedback to support a go or no-go decision for new product development.
• Drive early product adoption by educating customers on the value and unique advantages of new product offerings.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Applications teams to develop comprehensive collateral that effectively supports product sales.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Masters degree in Electrical, Aerospace, Systems, or Electronic Engineering or a related engineering field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in semiconductor systems engineering, avionics engineering, power system design or related experience.
• Demonstrated experience in systems engineering processes: verification and validation planning, FMECA risk analysis, ROI analysis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of spacecraft subsystems including Power (EPS), Thermal, Propulsion, Communications, GNC, Structures, and Avionics
• Knowledge of radiation effects on space systems is a benefit, but not an absolute requirement.
• Experience with flight or mission operations.

Benefits:

All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits. Base pay is a single component of Apogee Semiconductor’s total rewards package, which may also include equity in the form of incentive stock options, high quality company subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance benefits, flexible PTO, and 401(K) retirement.

Apogee Semiconductor pay ranges are informed and defined through professional grade salary surveys and compensation data sources. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, and the level and scope of the position.

U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, Or Refugee/Asylee Status Required (To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))

At Apogee Semiconductor, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe in equal opportunity for all employees and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Our policies are designed to promote a respectful and productive work environment for everyone.

Apogee Semiconductor provides products and technologies for space and other extreme environments. We are focused on making the frontier of space more accessible by bridging the technology gap between commercial and high-reliability technologies at a lower cost. We provide optimized products and infrastructure that give you the best in reliability and value. Our products and services are targeted towards enabling small-satellites and large constellations that require high performance, a small form factor and radiation resilience at a lower cost. Working in partnership with state-of-the art semiconductor foundries, Apogee Semiconductor develops radiation hardened processes and components that serve as the foundation for our cutting-edge integrated circuits and IP blocks.

Apogee Semiconductor is seeking a highly motivated and technically proficient Field Applications Engineer (FAE) to join our team. This pivotal role serves as the primary technical liaison between our customers and our internal engineering and sales teams. The FAE will provide expert pre-and post-sales technical support for Apogee’s cutting-edge semiconductor products, ensuring successful design-ins, seamless product integration, and high customer satisfaction.

What You’ll Do:

• Customer Technical Support: Serve as the first line of technical support for customers, assisting with product selection, design-in, configuration, and troubleshooting of complex semiconductor components focusing on analog and mixed signal circuits.
• Design-In and Integration: Collaborate with customer engineering teams to understand their system requirements and application challenges, proposing tailored solutions that leverage Apogee’s product portfolio.
• Problem Solving & Debugging: Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues in customer applications, including hardware troubleshooting and debugging, providing clear root cause and failure analysis reports.
• Product Promotion & Training: Conduct product demonstrations, technical training sessions, and workshops for customers and channel partners to educate them on product capabilities and best practices.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as a communication bridge, relaying valuable customer feedback, new feature requests, and market insights to internal Product Development, Marketing, and Sales teams to influence future product roadmaps.
• Documentation and Project Management: Create and maintain technical documentation (application notes, user manuals, design guides) and manage multiple customer projects simultaneously, ensuring all deadlines and deliverables are met.
• Travel: Travel to customer sites (domestic and potentially international) for on-site support, meetings, and relationship building (approx. 50% travel expected).
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• Experience: Minimum 3-5+ years of experience in a Field Applications Engineer, Applications Engineer, or similar customer-facing technical role within the semiconductor industry.
• Technical Skills:
  • Strong understanding of analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuits and semiconductor fundamentals.
  • Hands-on experience with testing and debugging using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers
  • Proficiency in relevant programming/scripting languages (e.g., Embedded C, Python) is highly valued.
  • Familiarity with communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, etc.) and PCB design/layout concepts.
• Soft Skills:
  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills with keen attention to detail.
  • Superior verbal, written, and presentation communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and a customer-focused mindset with the ability to build strong, trusting relationships.
• Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in semiconductor or high-reliability product sectors with emphasis on Power Management Electronics
  • Knowledge of CAD tools or circuit simulation software.

Benefits:
All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits. Base pay is a single component of Apogee Semiconductor’s total rewards package, which may also include equity in the form of incentive stock options, high quality company subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance benefits, flexible PTO, and 401(K) retirement.

Apogee Semiconductor pay ranges are informed and defined through professional grade salary surveys and compensation data sources. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, and the level and scope of the position.

U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, Or Refugee/Asylee Status Required (To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))

At Apogee Semiconductor, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe in equal opportunity for all employees and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Our policies are designed to promote a respectful and productive work environment for everyone.

Apogee Semiconductor provides products and technologies for space and other extreme environments. We are focused on making the frontier of space more accessible by bridging the technology gap between commercial and high-reliability technologies at a lower cost. We provide optimized products and infrastructure that give you the best in reliability and value. Our products and services are targeted towards enabling small-satellites and large constellations that require high performance, a small form factor and radiation resilience at a lower cost. Working in partnership with state-of-the art semiconductor foundries, Apogee Semiconductor develops radiation hardened processes and components that serve as the foundation for our cutting-edge integrated circuits and IP blocks.

As a Layout Engineer, your primary responsibility will be to communicate with project planning and the engineering team any layout related concerns and solutions related to past, current, and future projects. Proactively look for opportunities to improve the layout design cycle from start of project through tapeout. The work location for this job is Plano, Texas.

What You Will Do:

Layout ownership:

• Full chip down to “leaf cell” level floor planning and verification.
  • This includes chip boundary, bond out pad locations, block/cell area estimates and pin outs, routing area channels between blocks and power/ground grid development and implementation to minimize losses and EMIR drop across the chip.
  • “Future proofing” floorplans and layouts to allow for faster ECO turn arounds without sacrificing quality or design integrity.
• ESD cell creation and implementation.
• Standard cell library development and maintenance depending on PDK/project/design requirements.
• Document process steps and verification flows throughout project.
• Deliver weekly status updates on layout related progress.
• Generate and deliver .gds/.oasis files to Foundry complete and verified full chip layout designs for silicon processing and manufacturing.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with Design Engineering Team, Project Design Owner and Foundry to provide schedule estimates and deliverables on time with highest quality, research PDK related limitations or benefits.
• Work with and support external contractors when appropriate to complete time sensitive deliverables.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify engineering process methodology improvements and implement best practices to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of layout designs.
• Identify and enroll in continuous learning opportunities.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree: Engineering Computer Aided Drafting and Design or related IC/PCB Layout certification with 5+ years relevant industry experience in 180 - 22nm technology nodes.
• Solid understanding of semiconductor manufacturing process, and ESD effects and how to mitigate/prevent silicon and design damage.
• Experience with analog and digital specific layout techniques and how/why to use them in various cell designs.
• Knowledge and experience with antenna, cross-talk, cross-coupling, latch-up, and EMIR mitigation techniques.
• Knowledge and experience with Cadence VXL/EXL design software and LVS/DRC verification using PVS, Assura or Calibre, and KiCAD tools.
• Attention to detail and constantly on the lookout for opportunities to improve the design process and quality of layout.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, customers, and partners.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Mentor and train Junior IC Layout engineers to be effective and productive contributors to the company.

Benefits:

All our positions offer a comprehensive compensation package, including equity and robust benefits.

Base pay is part of Apogee Semiconductor’s total rewards package, which may include incentive stock options, company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance, flexible PTO, and 401(K) retirement.

Apogee Semiconductor pay ranges are informed and defined through professional grade salary surveys and compensation data sources. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, and the level and scope of the position.

U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required (To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

At Apogee Semiconductor, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.

We believe in equal opportunity for all employees and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Our policies are designed to promote a respectful and productive work environment for everyone.