Physical Design Engineer (Silicon Engineering)

SpaceX(1 month ago)

Sunnyvale, CAOnsiteFull TimeJunior$130,000 - $180,000Silicon Engineering

About this role

The Physical Design Engineer on SpaceX's Starlink Silicon Engineering team will develop next-generation ASICs for space and ground systems, contributing to the deployment and expansion of the Starlink network. The role partners with cross-disciplinary teams to translate architectural goals into manufacturable, high-reliability silicon and supports the mission-driven, fast-paced environment of space hardware development.

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Required Skills

Partition Synthesis
Floorplanning
Power Grid
PlaceAndRoute
Timing Analysis
Noise Analysis
Physical Verification
Electromigration
Voltage Drop
Logic Equivalency

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Qualifications

BS in Electrical Engineering
BS in Computer Engineering
BS in Computer Science
U.S. Work Authorization

About SpaceX

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SpaceX is an aerospace manufacturer and launch services company that designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. Founded in 2002 to revolutionize space technology and ultimately enable human life on other planets, it developed the Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets, the Dragon crew/cargo spacecraft, and the next‑generation Starship — with a strong emphasis on reusable boosters. SpaceX provides commercial and government launch services (including crewed ISS missions, satellite deployments and rideshares) and operates the Starlink broadband constellation. The company is known for rapid iterative development and cost‑reduction through reuse to expand access to space.