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Sr. PDK Engineer (Starlink/Akoustis)

SpaceX· Akoustis - Starlink
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Bastrop, TXfull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Senior PDK Software Engineer leading development of next-generation Process Design Kits (PDKs) and AI-enabled automation to modernize the XBAW filter design flow for Starlink/Akoustis under SpaceX.

Responsibilities

  • Designs, develops, maintains, and enhances Process Design Kits (PDKs) that support complete RF filter design flows across EDA tools including Cadence AWR, ADS, and HFSS, delivering reliable end-to-end design capability within the first 6–12 months
  • Architects scalable software frameworks for PDK generation, validation, deployment, and regression testing that ensure consistent, high-quality releases across process revisions
  • Develops technology files, parameterized cells (PCells), device models, layouts, DRC/LVS rule decks, EM simulation setups, and process constraints that accurately capture manufacturing rules and accelerate design cycles
  • Builds AI-assisted tools and intelligent automation workflows that automate repetitive design tasks, PDK validation, design-rule generation, parameter optimization, anomaly detection, and documentation, measurably improving engineering productivity
  • Develops software applications, APIs, and web-based dashboards that integrate PDKs with internal engineering infrastructure for process monitoring, model validation, and design analytics
  • Collaborates with RF designers to identify workflow bottlenecks and implements AI-powered design assistants that reduce iteration time and raise design efficiency
  • Translates Design Rule Manuals and process documentation into robust, maintainable, automated PDK implementations and creates validation suites that verify device models, parasitic extraction, physical verification, and process consistency
  • Evaluates and deploys emerging AI technologies, including large language models, to accelerate scripting, documentation, and design optimization workflows

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or other engineering discipline
  • 5+ years of experience in EDA, PDK development, software engineering, or RF/microwave design
  • 3+ years of object-oriented programming experience

Skills

Required:Object-oriented programming
Nice to have:Python

Benefits

  • (Not specified in description)
Last updated Aug 26, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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