Sr. Materials Engineer, AI Satellites (Starmind)
Core
Design, build, and operate high-reliability microelectronics packages, cooling systems, and radiator hardware for satellites enabling on-orbit AI processing.
Role type
Senior IC materials engineer (satellite hardware & packaging)
Builds
High-performance electrical compute hardware, solar power systems, thermal radiators, and custom compute electronics for orbital data centers
Domain
Aerospace + Microelectronics packaging & thermal management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Materials specification & validation, device modeling, failure analysis, supply chain management for build-up layers/coatings/TIMs, process development, metrology tool implementation, thermal test vehicle design, simulation integration, cross-disciplinary hardware integration
Preferred skills
Advanced packaging, robotics/automation, tooling/fixture design, Python/MATLAB scripting, cleanroom practices, manufacturing process methodologies (PFMEA/SPC)
Technologies
Python, MATLAB, MES, simulation tools
Responsibilities
Develop microelectronics packages and cooling/radiator hardware; Own materials lifecycle from spec to failure analysis; Drive system trades and prototyping; Build supply chains for manufacturing materials; Address advanced packaging challenges and develop next-gen TIMs; Specify metrology tools and design thermal test setups; Integrate simulation with experimental data; Collaborate with mechanical, thermal, electrical, and software teams; Manage compliance risks for materials and processes
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC