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Principal ASIC Design Engineer (Starshield)

SpaceX's Starshield program leverages Starlink technology to support U.S. national security missions. The Principal ASIC Design Engineer will develop next-generation space- and ground-qualified ASICs and FPGAs, collaborating with modem/DSP, RFIC, verification, and physical implementation teams to deliver production silicon and lab-validated systems.

Skills

  • Expert RTL implementation (Verilog/SystemVerilog)
  • ASIC and FPGA design experience
  • Timing closure and constraint development
  • Clock domain crossing and low-power design techniques
  • Familiarity with bus protocols (AXI, AHB, etc.)
  • Experience with embedded processors and multicore CPU subsystems
  • Proficiency with EDA tools (VCS, Questa, IES, Spyglass) and FPGA tools (Vivado, Quartus)
  • Scripting skills (Python, TCL)

Responsibilities

  • Design digital ASICs and FPGAs, define micro-architecture and implement RTL in Verilog/SystemVerilog.
  • Evaluate architectural trade-offs and derive specifications for subsystems and circuits.
  • Partition functions between hardware and software with modem/DSP and RFIC teams.
  • Provide timing constraints, support synthesis, timing closure, and formality checks with physical implementation team.
  • Work with verification engineers to ensure full verification coverage and deliver synthesis/timing clean designs.
  • Participate in silicon bring-up, lab validation, and development of automated test equipment.
  • Support off-site testing and occasional travel as required.

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science (required)

Benefits

  • Base salary plus potential long-term incentives (stock, options, cash awards)
  • Potential discretionary bonuses and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short and long-term disability and life insurance
  • Paid parental leave, paid vacation (approx. 3 weeks), and paid holidays
  • Paid sick leave in accordance with company policy
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