Sr. ASIC Design Engineer (Silicon Engineering)

SpaceX is a space exploration company developing technologies to enable human life on Mars and deploying Starlink, the world's largest satellite constellation for global internet access.
$160,000 - $220,000
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5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
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Description For Sr. ASIC Design Engineer (Silicon Engineering)

SpaceX, a pioneering space exploration company, is seeking a Senior ASIC Design Engineer to join their Silicon Engineering team in Irvine, CA. This role is crucial for developing cutting-edge next-generation FPGAs and ASICs for deployment in space and ground infrastructures supporting the Starlink satellite constellation, the world's most advanced broadband internet system.

The position offers an opportunity to work alongside world-class cross-disciplinary teams, developing innovative solutions that expand the performance and capabilities of the Starlink network. You'll be responsible for designing complex SoC blocks, implementing architectural solutions, and participating in all phases of ASIC and FPGA design flow.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of ASIC/FPGA experience, with strong expertise in digital design, system integration, and various EDA tools. This role requires a deep understanding of hardware design principles, excellent problem-solving abilities, and the capability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

SpaceX offers a competitive compensation package starting from $160,000 to $220,000 per year, complemented by comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, 401(k), stock options, and generous paid time off. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to SpaceX's mission of enabling human life on Mars while working on revolutionary technology that's providing internet access to millions worldwide.

The position requires compliance with ITAR regulations, and candidates must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or eligible for required authorizations. Join SpaceX to be part of a team that's literally reaching for the stars while solving some of the most challenging engineering problems on and off Earth.

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Responsibilities For Sr. ASIC Design Engineer (Silicon Engineering)

  • Design digital ASICs and/or FPGAs for Starlink projects, implementing complex SoC blocks and SoC integration tasks
  • Analyze architectural trade-offs based on features, performance requirements and system limitations
  • Define micro-architecture, implement or integrates design blocks using Verilog/SystemVerilog
  • Participate in all phases of ASIC and/or FPGA design flow
  • Participate in silicon bring-up for blocks owned

Requirements For Sr. ASIC Design Engineer (Silicon Engineering)

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering or computer science
  • 5+ years of experience working with ASICs or FPGAs
  • Ability to solve complex problems including clock domain crossings and power optimization
  • ASIC/SoC system integration experience
  • Experience with multicore CPU subsystem design
  • Experience with standard bus protocols
  • Experience with high reliability design and implementations
  • Software design and development skills
  • Excellent scripting skills
  • Experience with EDA tools

Benefits For Sr. ASIC Design Engineer (Silicon Engineering)

401k
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
Equity
  • Medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short & long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • 3 weeks paid vacation
  • 10+ paid holidays per year
  • 5 days sick leave
  • Stock options
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Discretionary bonuses

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