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SpaceX’s Starlink team designs, builds, tests, and operates a global satellite broadband system. The Sr. ASIC Design Engineer will develop next-generation FPGAs and ASICs for space and ground infrastructure, collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver verified, synthesis- and timing-clean silicon used across the Starlink network.

Skills

  • RTL implementation in Verilog/SystemVerilog
  • Timing closure and synthesis flow experience
  • Familiarity with HDL simulators and lint/formality tools
  • ASIC/SoC integration and silicon bring-up experience
  • Knowledge of bus protocols (AXI, AHB, etc.) and embedded processors
  • High-speed and low-power design techniques
  • Scripting for flows (Python, TCL)
  • Experience with FPGA toolchains (Vivado, Quartus) and EDA tools (VCS, Questa, IES, Spyglass)

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate architectural trade-offs based on feature, performance, and system constraints
  • Define micro-architecture and implement RTL in Verilog/SystemVerilog
  • Integrate IP into top-level designs and deliver fully verified, synthesis/timing-clean implementations
  • Collaborate with verification teams to ensure comprehensive test coverage
  • Provide timing constraints and support physical implementation (synthesis, timing closure, formality)
  • Participate in silicon bring-up and hardware validation

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science required
  • Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in related field is a plus

Benefits

  • Base salary plus eligibility for equity/stock options and long-term incentives
  • Potential discretionary bonuses and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance and life insurance
  • Paid parental leave, vacation (approximately 3 weeks), and paid holidays
  • Sick leave (exempt employees eligible for 5 days/year) and various employee discounts
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