RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drive the development of the core Lightfield Directing Array MEMS Micro-mirror technology through ownership of the design and modeling of electrical circuits and systems for both the MEMS control, FPGA, ASIC integration.
• Take ownership of designs and work closely with our evaluation and production teams to resolve issues through the full cycle of implementation, including verification, production handoff, and troubleshooting.
• Manage and participate in the design, fabrication, test, and integration of mixed-signal ASICs, embedded system architectures, PCBs, and other electrical components and subsystems.
• Determine system and component level requirements, specify system architectures, and execute schematic capture.
• Analyze and model system designs - including parasitic extraction and component tolerances - to guarantee successful operation.
• Prototype, build, bring up, troubleshoot and verify custom designs.
• Design and implement test procedures and assembly processes.
• Generate and maintain engineering documents such as requirements, interfaces, theory of operation, test plans and reports, release notes, and ECOs.
• Assist with triage, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and sustaining activities.
• Lead design and modeling of electrical circuits and systems for production equipment.
• Improve processes and procedures, and recruit, mentor and guide junior engineers.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering field or related experience
• 5+ years of relevant work experience
• Experience in PCB design, electronics packaging, test and evaluation.
• Experience with FPGA and ASIC integration into PCB.
• Experience with mixed-signal circuit design and modeling.
• Experience with electronic fabrication and test equipment, and with analysis and simulation tools.
• Excellent communication skills with experience working with a cross-functional, distributed team.
• Self-starter mentality with a proactive approach to uncovering risks and managing dependencies.
• System-oriented, with the ability and desire to dive deep into the smallest detail
• USA Citizenship

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

An ideal candidate would have familiarity with:

• Experience with custom ASIC / silicon design, modeling, verification, tape-out, test or system integration and implementation
• Experience with electronics packaging design.
• Experience with high-voltage circuit design and modeling (>200V),
• Experience with embedded systems architecture and coding,
• Experience with semiconductor and MEMS technology
• Experience with data center communication hardware

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At BST we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The position requires a combination of sedentary work and working in a controlled environment reviewing equipment, process development and production.
• Will work in controlled environments requiring special gowning. Will follow gowning requirements and wear protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet and body.
• There will be periodic exposure to manufacturing environments which may present hazards such as noise, electricity, chemicals, and other automated and manual machinery.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

At Bright we are building precision optical systems to guide data for a new era of communication.  Our technology introduces an unprecedented level of precision, agility, and versatility to directing light. We are experts in precision engineering, optical design and product development who are delivering technological breakthroughs to revolutionize photonics.  The LDA has the potential to revolutionize optical system markets such as laser communication terminals for terrestrial and satellite mesh networks, optical switching for data centers, LIDAR for autonomous car and drones, 3D printing of metals, and many others.

Founded in 2020, Bright Silicon Technologies’ goal is to build an enduring technology manufacturing company, with first product to market in 2026.  In this position, you will play a critical role in the creation, launch, and scaling of a new advanced technology product.  We offer competitive market salaries as well as equity incentives so that every team member owns a piece of our success.  We’re an engineer-led company, and we value efficiently and effectively completing our work while sustaining a long-term work/life balance.

The company offers a total rewards package that is competitive and comprehensive including, but not limited to the following:

• Equity Incentive Plan – Restricted Stock Awards
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision along with other voluntary benefits
• 3% employer contribution to employee 401(K)
• Development and career growth opportunities
• Generous paid time off and paid company holidays

EEO STATEMENT

Bright Silicon Technologies is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, association with a member of a protected class, bereavement leave, color, disability (physical, intellectual/developmental, or mental health/psychiatric), exercising the right to family care and medical leave related to serious health condition of employee or family member, child bonding, or military exigencies, engaging in protected activity, gender identity or expression, genetic information or characteristic, marital status, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristic), military and veteran status, national origin (includes language restrictions), pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions, Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL), race (includes hairstyle and hair texture), religious creed (includes dress and grooming practices), reproductive health decision making, sex/gender, and sexual orientation.