About Heisler Semiconductor
Heisler Semiconductor designs and builds advanced semiconductor packages and test hardware for companies and research groups developing RF, mmWave, power, MEMS, sensor and digital ASIC devices. We take work from design through assembly and characterization. Package and substrate design for custom ASICs is our fastest-growing line, and we're building the team to meet it.
Location: Halethorpe, MD (bwtech@UMBC) or York, PA · Full-time · On-site
The role
You'll own the substrate or package a customer's die goes into. You'll take over our in-house substrate design toolchain from the founder, work directly with him and our process team, and carry a program from the customer's first RFQ through design, fabrication, assembly and bring-up.
What you'll do
- Design laminate FCBGA substrates, fan-out and interposer packages, and leadframe or QFN variants: stackups, bump and ball maps, escape routing, design rules, and fab-ready outputs.
- Own signal and power integrity for high-speed digital interfaces: impedance-controlled routing, crosstalk, PDN, and channel simulation for SerDes and memory interfaces.
- Build and check designs in our scripted toolchain (KiCad and Python based) and take them through DRC and substrate fabrication.
- Lay out evaluation and test boards for packaged parts and run bring-up.
- Review incoming RFQs for technical feasibility and help scope quotes.
- Work alongside our assembly and process engineers to turn designs into builds that yield.
What you need
- BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- Hands-on package, substrate or high-speed PCB layout (Allegro, APD/SiP Layout, KiCad, Altium or similar) with designs that went to fabrication.
- Working knowledge of signal-integrity design and at least one SI or EM simulation tool.
- Clear technical writing, and comfort working directly with customers.
Nice to have
- FCBGA, Cu-pillar flip-chip, fan-out or glass/organic interposer experience.
- Substrate vendor interaction: design-rule negotiation, panelization, coupon design.
- TDR or VNA measurement and de-embedding.
- Python scripting; cleanroom or microelectronics assembly exposure.
Eligibility
This role involves export-controlled work and is open to U.S. persons only: U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals under 8 U.S.C. 1324b. Heisler Semiconductor does not sponsor employment visas for this role. Status is verified at hire.
How to apply
Apply through this page with your resume and a short note on a package, substrate or high-speed board you took to fabrication.
Heisler Semiconductor is an equal opportunity employer.