Principal ASIC Design Engineer (Silicon Engineering)

SpaceX(1 month ago)

Irvine, CAOnsiteFull TimeSenior$200,000 - $270,000Silicon Engineering

About this role

The Principal ASIC Design Engineer will develop next-generation ASICs and FPGAs for SpaceX’s Starlink space and ground systems, working across architecture, firmware, verification, and physical implementation teams. This role focuses on delivering synthesis- and timing-clean RTL designs, supporting silicon bring-up and validation, and enabling high-performance, low-power connectivity solutions. The position requires strong technical leadership, collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams, and adaptability in a dynamic environment.

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Required Skills

ASIC Design
FPGA Design
RTL Implementation
Verilog
System Verilog
Microarchitecture
Verification
Timing Closure
Synthesis
Silicon Bringup

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Qualifications

BS in Electrical Engineering
BS in Computer Engineering
BS in Computer Science
10+ Years Experience
US Person (ITAR Eligible)

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.