Senior or Principal Test Engineer, Texas Institute for Electronics

Job Posting Title:Senior or Principal Test Engineer, Texas Institute for Electronics----Hiring Department:Texas Institute for Electronics----Position Open To:All Applicants----Weekly Scheduled Hours:40----FLSA Status:To Be Determined at Offer----Earliest Start Date:Ongoing----Position Duration:Expected to Continue----Location:AUSTIN, TX----Job Details:General Notes About TIETexas Institute for Electronics (TIE) is a transformative, well-funded semiconductor foundry venture combining the agility of a startup with the scale of a national initiative.Our MissionA key part of our mission is to advance the state of the art in 3D heterogeneous integration (3DHI), chiplet-based architectures, and multi-component microsystems- catalyzing breakthroughs across microelectronics, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, high-performance computing, and next-generation healthcare devices.Our ImpactBacked by $1.4 billion in combined funding from DARPA, Texas state initiatives, and strategic partners, we are building foundational capabilities in advanced packaging and integrated design infrastructure to restore U.S. leadership in microelectronics manufacturing.Our Technology TIE’s 3DHI and chiplet integration platforms integrate novel thermal management and advanced interconnect solutions to deliver unprecedented performance and energy efficiency. Operating at the intersection of defense electronics and commercial markets, TIE offers a rare opportunity to reimagine an industry from the ground up and build transformative products with global impact.UT Austin, recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Large Employers, provides outstanding employee benefits and total rewards packages that include:Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance optionsGenerous paid vacation, sick time, and holidaysTeachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 8.25% employer matching fundsAdditional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expensesRobust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunitiesTuition assistanceExpansive employee discount program including athletic ticketsFree access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID cardFree rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID cardFor more details, please see Benefits | Human Resources and UT Austin Employee Experience | Human Resources  and UT Austin Employee Experience | Human ResourcesMust be eligible to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.Purpose The Senior Test Engineer will support the strategy and introduction of products based on unique and highly differentiated capabilities of a preeminent foundry for semiconductor systems and defense electronics companies. They will bring deep technical expertise in ATE/ Test Bench and parametric testing, circuit theory, and test automation, as well as strategic insight into the development and reliability of semiconductor devices. This role will require strong leadership capabilities and the ability to operate at the intersection of technology innovation and product realization.Responsibilities Lead and define the strategy and requirements for device test, measurement, and reliability functions in support of advanced packaging devices and technologiesDevelop and oversee test platforms and methodologies for ATE testing across a range of technologies including logic, memory, and advanced packaging devices.Implement advanced test automation solutions and measurement systems to accelerate development and ensure first-time-right silicon.Guide the development of reliability models, qualification plans, and failure analysis methodologies to ensure robust product performance.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support end-to-end product enablement.Serve as a senior technical leader and represent the organization in customer-facing discussions and program reviews.Support test infrastructure buildout, including fixture design, probe card specification, and lab setupAuthor test reports, standard operating procedures, and design-for-test guidelines to support ecosystem partners and internal engineering teams.Required Qualifications Senior Test EngineerBachelor’s of Science in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline with emphasis on ATE test and bench characterization.At least five years of hands-on experience in ATE test SW/HW development, characterization, or validation of ICs, modules, or packaged systems.Ability to drive test planning, test creation, characterization, data analysis, and silicon debug.Ability to develop and maintain engineering tools, automation frameworks, and validation infrastructure to support product bring-up and characterization.Demonstrated understanding of electromagnetic effects in advanced packaging—signal integrity, coupling, and loss across interposers, redistribution layers, and 3D stacked assemblies.Ability to work cross-functionally with design, packaging, EDA, and process teams in a fast-paced R&D environment.Able to initiate and implement best practices for test engineering workflows.Experience with Advantest 93K ATE platforms.Hands-on experience with wafer-level probing.Location: Austin, Texas.Principal Test EngineerMaster’s or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline with emphasis on ATE test and bench characterization.Ten or more years of hands-on experience in ATE test SW/HW development, characterization, or validation of ICs, modules, or packaged systems.Drive test planning, test creation, characterization, data analysis, and silicon debug.Develop and maintain engineering tools, automation frameworks, and validation infrastructure to support product bring-up and characterization.Understanding of elect