Principal ASIC Design Engineer (Silicon Engineering)

We are seeking a motivated, proactive, and intellectually curious engineer who will work alongside world-class cross-disciplinary teams (systems, firmware, architecture, design, validation, product engineering, ASIC implementation). In this role, you will be developing cutting-edge next-generation ASICs for deployment in space and ground infrastructures around the globe.

These chips are enabling connectivity in places it has previously not been available, affordable or reliable. Your efforts will help deliver cutting-edge solutions that will expand the performance and capabilities of the Starlink network.

- Evaluate architectural trade-offs based on features, performance requirements and system limitations

- Define micro-architecture, implement the RTL in Verilog/System Verilog, integrate that in top level and deliver the fully verified, synthesis/timing clean design

- Work closely with verification team to ensure all aspects of the design are covered and verified

- Provide timing constraint for those IPs and support the physical implementation team (synthesis, timing closure, formality check)

- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science

- Ability to solve complex problems including clock domain crossings and power optimization

- Experience with standard bus protocols (e.g. AXI, AHB, etc.)

- Experience with high speed and low power design techniques

- Experience with EDA tools such as HDL simulators and HDL Lint tools

- Team-player, can-do attitude and ability to work well in a group environment while still contributing on an individual basis

- Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed for mission critical deadlines

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks.

You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.