Senior EM/IR Engineer
E-Space
Apply to this jobWHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
• Lead EM/IR drop analysis for complex SoC designs at block and full-chip levels across all process corners
• Define and implement power delivery network (PDN) strategy to meet EM/IR sign-off requirements
• Perform static and dynamic IR-drop analysis and work with physical design teams to implement power grid improvements
• Analyze electromigration violations and develop mitigation strategies for metal and via connections
• Collaborate with physical design engineers to optimize power grid density, via stacking, and decap placement
• Develop and maintain EM/IR analysis flows, scripts, and automation infrastructure
• Work with foundry design rules and reliability specifications to ensure sign-off compliance
• Define power intent (UPF/CPF) requirements and validate implementation against power management intent
• Provide power analysis results and recommendations to design leadership and cross-functional teams
• Document EM/IR methodology guidelines, best practices, and sign-off reports
WHAT YOU BRING TO THIS ROLE:
• Minimum 8+ years of experience in EM/IR analysis and power integrity for complex ASICs or SoCs
• Hands-on proficiency with industry-standard EM/IR tools such as Cadence Voltus, Synopsys RedHawk, or equivalent
• Deep understanding of power delivery network design, power grid analysis, and IR-drop mitigation techniques
• Strong knowledge of electromigration physics, EM rules, and reliability analysis methodologies
• Experience with both static and dynamic power analysis including vectorless and vector-based approaches
• Solid understanding of low-power design techniques and their interaction with power integrity
• Proficiency in scripting (Tcl, Python) for EM/IR flow development and result automation
• Familiarity with advanced process node design rules and foundry reliability specifications
• Excellent ability to communicate complex analysis results clearly to cross-functional teams
BONUS POINTS:
• Experience with 7nm or sub-7nm EM/IR sign-off requirements
• Exposure to thermal analysis and electro-thermal co-simulation
• Familiarity with package-level power integrity and chip-package co-design
• Experience with advanced power management architectures (DVFS, multiple voltage domains, retention)
• Background in satellite communication, 5G, or high-reliability IoT chip design
Summary
Design, analyze, and verify high-performance digital, analog, and RF integrated circuits for space and communication systems.
Job title
Senior EM/IR Engineer
Experience level
8+ years
Industry
space technology
Location requirements
Based in Saratoga, CA; no remote work mentioned.
Salary
$120,000 - $220,000 annually
Management role
No
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Saratoga, CA, USA