Principal ASIC Design Engineer (Silicon Engineering)

SpaceX

2 months ago

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Sunnyvale, CA

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About this role

The Principal ASIC Design Engineer will develop next-generation ASICs and FPGAs for Starlink, enabling high-performance space and ground connectivity solutions. This role partners with cross-disciplinary teams including systems, firmware, architecture, validation, and implementation to deliver production-ready silicon. The engineer will contribute to advancing Starlink’s capabilities and global impact through innovative chip design and deployment.

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Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor's Degree in Computer EngineeringBachelor's Degree in Computer ScienceITAR Eligibility (U.S. Person Required)

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.