PMTS, A&D Field Application Engineer

Job Title

PMTS, A&D Field Application Engineer

Role Summary

The Field Application Engineer (FAE) supports GlobalFoundries' Aerospace & Defense customers in the US, assessing technical requirements and driving design-win opportunities through to tapeout.

The FAE works cross-functionally with account managers, product marketing, and technical experts to develop and present GF technology solutions and resolve adoption barriers.

Experience Level

Senior — requires a minimum of 15 years' experience in semiconductor design, tapeout, and process.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities focus on customer engagement, opportunity development, and internal advocacy to secure design wins.

• Engage with customers to gather technical requirements for IC product development.
• Assess competitors and define GF value propositions to win designs.
• Create and deliver application-specific technical presentations and proposals with account teams and product marketing.
• Integrate technical and commercial terms to convert opportunities into design wins and tapeouts.
• Identify, track, and resolve technical issues to advance projects to tapeout.
• Advocate internally for product or process improvements when competitive gaps are identified.
• Comply with Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements in all activities.

Requirements

Must-have skills, security and eligibility criteria, plus practical experience and behavioral skills.

• Minimum 15 years in semiconductor design, tapeout and process (senior-level experience).
• US citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense SECRET security clearance; cannot have dual citizenship.
• Working knowledge of IC chip design flows and EDA tools from architecture through performance characterization.
• Technical program management, problem solving, ownership, teamwork, and strong verbal/written communication skills.
• Travel up to 20%, primarily domestic with some international travel.
• Fluent in English, written and verbal.
• Nice-to-have: hands-on experience with Digital/Analog/Mixed-Signal, HV Power, eNVM, millimeter-wave, silicon photonics, SoC integration, or related IC product design expertise.
• Nice-to-have: business development experience within the Defense Industrial Base or related government agencies; project management skills.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical field (e.g., applied physics) is required or equivalent practical experience. Preferred: Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field.

About the Company

Company: GlobalFoundries

Headquarters: Saratoga Springs, New York, USA

GlobalFoundries is a leading contract manufacturer for the global semiconductor industry, with facilities in multiple countries, including the USA. The company develops a broad portfolio of semiconductor technologies and employs around 13,000 people worldwide. GlobalFoundries focuses on enhancing competitiveness in specialized application solutions and fostering innovation in mobile communications, consumer electronics, and automotive applications.