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SpaceX · 4 days ago
Sr. SerDes Characterization and Validation Engineer
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$160K/yr - $220K/yr
5+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Bring up, validate and characterize high-speed SerDes blocks in new and existing silicon chips
Develop test methods to evaluate performance and calculate operating margins of high-speed serial interfaces (SerDes) across PVT and additional environmental conditions specific to space applications
Work closely with the ASIC design team to add/improve testability and define various loopback and test infrastructure logic to ensure adequate silicon test coverage
Work closely with electrical design team to review signal integrity, power integrity and radiated/conducted emissions concerns as well as propose design changes or operational workarounds
Evaluate new SerDes IP from internal and external IP providers and test for logical and electrical compatibility with existing chips and FPGAs
Write software routines (Python, C/C++) to bring up and validate the SerDes while working with the software cross-functional team members to help integrate SerDes drivers in the software track
Qualification
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Required
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering or computer science
5+ years of professional experience working on SerDes platforms
Preferred
Experience working with various high speed SerDes architectures (NRZ, PAM4) and protocols
Working knowledge of Serdes block, e.g. CTLE, DFE, FFE, CDR and PLLs, their characterization and debug
Very good working knowledge of test and measurement equipment such as high-speed Oscillators, BERTs
Understanding of SerDes calibration, including how equalization parameters are chosen
Working knowledge of SerDes Signal Integrity eye diagrams, Bathtub Curves, etc
Working experience with ethernet, PCIe and other high-speed protocol layers is a definite plus
Ability to study and analyze internal and external resources to lead SerDes IP selections and discussions
Experience writing comprehensive test reports covering test boundary conditions and test results
Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
401(k) retirement plan
Short & long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Various other discounts and perks
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year
5 days of sick leave per year
Company
SpaceX
SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that focuses on reducing the costs associated with space travel by using reusable rockets.
1,001-5,000 employees
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2023 (2)
2022 (4)
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$9.78BKey Investors
Intesa SanpaoloMirae Asset Venture InvestmentNASA
2024-04-25Secondary Market· Undisclosed
2024-01-16Secondary Market· $1M
2023-10-06Debt Financing· Undisclosed
Leadership Team
Bret Johnsen
CFO
Joshua Brost
Vice President of Business Development and Government Affairs
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