Sr. Technical Project Lead (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 silicon solutions that will expand the performance and capabilities of the Starlink network.

- Leverage experience and technical background to drive complex and challenging silicon projects from kick-off through production

- Track and communicate schedules and milestones for front-end and backend ASIC development tasks

- Work with multidisciplinary teams to introduce new silicon to drive fast as possible bring-up

- Collaborate with silicon team and supply chain to find suppliers for silicon development

- Lead discussions with internal and external teams to identify and rectify issues

- 8+ years of Technical Project or Program Management experience

- Project leadership of satellite and/or consumer product lifecycle(s)

- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal to communicate with stakeholders across the company

- Knowledge and experience with digital and/or analog/RF ASIC design processes from project kick-off to tape-out

- Knowledge and hands on experience working with external IP and EDA tool vendors

- Experience working with advance node fabs, package substrate and OSAT partners

- In-depth understanding of the steps required to go from engineering wafers to mass production

- Silicon project management skills with experience in most or all of the following areas:

- Silicon design, bring-up, qualification, and ramp-up to production

- Silicon reliability and package qualification for mission profile

- Ability to work in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements

- Proficiency in project/program management tools such Jira, Smartsheet, confluence or equivalent tools

- Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed to meet critical deadlines

Pay range: Starlink Development Manager: $165,000.00 - $260,000.00/per year

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, stock options, 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 & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.

Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.