CareerPlan

Radiation Effects & RAS Silicon Architect

San Jose, CaliforniaFull-time2026-09-03 → 2026-10-22
No visa sponsorship

Core

Define and develop FPGA and SoC architecture with a focus on radiation effects (SEE) and RAS mitigation for terrestrial and space markets.

Role type

Senior IC silicon architect (radiation effects & RAS)

Builds

XQR/Space-grade FPGA and SoC products, SEE PDKs, and system-level radiation hardening solutions

Domain

Semiconductor / FPGA / Space-grade silicon

Required skills

IC Design, Solid State Physics, Single Event Effects (SEE) analysis, FPGA architecture, semiconductor technology scaling analysis, predictive modeling for radiation performance

Preferred skills

Experience at a leading semiconductor company, deep knowledge of radiation physics (SEU, SEL, SEFI, TID), knowledge of FPGA/SoC implementation tools, self-driven execution

Technologies

FPGA, SoC, XQR, PDKs

Responsibilities

Apply IC Design and Solid State Physics fundamentals to develop solutions for Single Event Effects (SEE); Define and develop SEE PDKs, test vehicles, and system-level radiation hardening solutions; Contribute to the architecture definition of XQR/Space-grade FPGA and SoC products; Analyze semiconductor technology scaling and its impact on radiation sensitivity; Build predictive models for next-generation radiation performance; Collaborate closely with Silicon Technology, Advanced Architecture, and Marketing teams