Principal Design Verification Engineer (Silicon Engineering)

SpaceX(29 days ago)

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

About this role

The Principal Design Verification Engineer on the Starlink Silicon Engineering team will help develop next-generation ASICs for SpaceX’s space and ground infrastructure, contributing to the performance and capability of the global Starlink network. This role works cross-functionally with systems, firmware, architecture, design, validation, and ASIC implementation teams to advance chip development from design through deployment. The position is focused on ensuring reliable, flight-ready silicon for large-scale satellite and ground deployments.

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Required Skills

Digital Verification
FPGA Verification
Testbench Development
Test Planning
Pre-Silicon Verification
Post-Silicon Validation
Chip Bring-Up
Verification Methodologies
OOP
Constrained Random

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Qualifications

BS in Electrical Engineering
BS in Computer Engineering
BS in Computer Science
Advanced Degree in Electrical Engineering
Advanced Degree in Computer Engineering
ITAR Eligibility

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.