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About this position:

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 our customers 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 the Director of Quality, you will have a strategic role within the organization, aligning quality management with business objectives to drive both compliance and performance. You will develop and execute quality strategies that enhance process efficiency and predictability, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Collaborating with various stakeholders, you will ensure quality practices are integrated across all operations, influencing change and helping shape the company’s long-term direction.

What you’ll do:

Maintain and Improve Quality Management System (QMS):

• Maintain and improve comprehensive quality control policies and procedures to ensure compliance with industry requirements and company standards.
• Continuously review and update quality control protocols to reflect changes in specifications, industry best practices, and business needs.
• Develop and implement procedures in preparation for MIL-PRF-38535 compliance and DLA certification.

Conduct Quality Audits & Manage Supplier Quality Performance:

• Plan and conduct internal audits across all areas including New Product Development, Calibration, Human Resources, Change Control, Supplier Management, etc.
• Support ongoing external ISO 9001 audits and customer audits.
• Review audit findings to identify trends, areas for improvement, and potential risks, and collaborate with relevant stakeholders to address issues promptly.
• Conduct supplier audits and evaluate supplier performance for new and existing suppliers.
• Analyze trends to drive targeted corrective actions and implement a risk management framework that proactively addresses potential quality issues.

Ensure Compliance:

• Ensure that all quality control activities are conducted in accordance with relevant customer and industrial requirements, guidelines, and internal policies.
• Review customer quality requirements during onboarding to confirm compliance.

Drive Process Improvement:

• Analyze quality control data to identify process inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and areas for optimization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement process improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and quality.

Provide Reporting and Analysis:

• Prepare regular reports and presentations on quality control metrics, audit findings, and key performance indicators for senior management and relevant stakeholders.
• Provide insights and recommendations based on data analysis to support decision-making and strategic planning efforts.
• Monitor key supplier performance reporting statistics and metrics for trends for leadership review and evaluation.
• Develop and review internal and external facing quality documents such as qualification flows/requirements, MTTF calculations, PCNs, etc.
• Support the review and disposition of confirmed failures and customer returns during new product development and production.
• Work cross-functionally to track and drive corrective actions to closure.

Position Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or similar.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, with at least 5 years in a leadership or management role.
• In-depth knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing methodologies.
• Demonstrated expertise in quality management systems for space applications, including experience with MIL-PRF-38535, MIL-STD-883, and other related standards.
• Knowledge and experience in audits (ISO 9001:2015, AS9100, ISO 13485, MIL-PRF-38535).
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret complex customer and industry requirements for commercial and military grade electronic components.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Proven leadership ability, with a track record of building and managing high-performing teams.
• Detail-oriented mindset with a commitment to accuracy and quality.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint), and other analytic tools/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

About this position:

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 an Applications Engineer, your primary responsibility will be to support customers using Apogee products, specifically, power management ICs (PMICs) and digital logic devices. This includes interfacing with customers to facilitate robust implementations of new designs including schematic and layout reviews. You will design and build hardware reference designs including documentation enabling effective evaluation of Apogee products. Generating marketing collateral that promotes use of our products such as application notes, simulation models, simulation testbenches, and test reports are also a key responsibility of an applications engineer. Strong collaboration among the cross functional teams involved in new product development is required.

What You’ll Do:

Customer Support: Provide key technical support to our customers to enable design-ins. Resolve technical issues. Assist in the design, integration, and deployment of company products into customer applications.

Collateral/Documentation: Create reference designs, user’s guides, test reports, application notes, and other technical marketing collateral. Create hardware demos highlighting differentiated features of Apogee products. Support data sheet generation and simulation models.

Lab evaluation: Bench test Apogee products to validate and resolve customer care-abouts. Include bench test results in reference design user’s guides. Support heavy-ion Single Event Effects radiation testing with hardware, test plans, and testing at the facility, if required.

Participate in all phases of development: Collaborate with engineering teams to resolve issues and implement product improvements.

Travel: Occasional travel to customer sites for in-person support, system integration, troubleshooting, and technical discussions. Attend trade shows, conferences, and customer meetings to promote the company's products

Continuous improvement: Continually work to improve processes and methodologies for better accuracy, efficiency, ad cost-effectiveness.

Collaboration: Work closely with the strategic general manager and the marketing manager as well as other stakeholders.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor or Masters of Electronics Engineering or related discipline.
• 3+ years’ experience as an Applications Engineer specifically in semiconductor or electronics manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of power converter architectures (buck, boost, forward, full bridge, phase shifted full bridge, etc.).
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Desire and drive to interact with customers and internal teams.
• Application PCB design/layout (KiCAD).
• Attention to detail, strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, able to communicate complex technical concepts to different audiences with varying level of technical understanding.
• Available to work full-time in the Plano Office

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years’ engineering experience with power management ICs (PMICs)

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.

If you feel you would be a good match for our company, please send your resume to:

careers@apogeesemi.com

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.

About this position:

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 Product Engineer, you will be responsible for product sustaining and support activities for high reliability semiconductor products. In addition, you will work with design teams for new product development activities such as test definition and characterization. The position is key contributor for new product development, improving test solutions, and improving yields.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop Test and Characterization Plans: Work with design to develop detailed test and characterization plans for new products. Production Test Development: Work with external test engineers to support test hardware and software development, limit setting, and data review.
• Product sustaining: Support product returns, failure analysis, and product changes.
• Product qualification: Execute on product qualification plans and data analysis.
• Quality Assurance: Monitor new and existing products to identify potential quality issues in products and rectify them before they reach the market.
• Third-party support: Support assembly, test, and foundries for new and existing products.
• Continuous Improvement: Continually seek to improve test methodologies and systems for better accuracy, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Proficient in PCB design, including schematic capture, and layout.
• Proficient in Python for scripting and data analysis.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Proficiency in data analysis, with strong skills in applying statistical methods to interpret, visualize, and communicate complex datasets effectively.
• Ability to learn and leverage new technologies quickly, document and teach others.
• Willing to take ownership and drive complex tasks as projects.
• Work independently, with team, vendors, or individuals until completion.
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of experience as a semiconductor product engineer or test engineer.
• Experience with high reliability and/or space grade semiconductors.
• Familiarity with Statistical Process Control (SPC) techniques, to monitor and control manufacturing processes for quality assurance.

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.

If you feel that you would be a good match for our company, please send your
resume to: careers@apogeesemi.com

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.