SOC/ASIC Physical Design Engineer II (Silicon Engineering)

SpaceX(1 month ago)

Irvine, CAOnsiteFull TimeMedior$140,000 - $170,000Silicon Engineering

About this role

SpaceX is hiring a Physical Design Engineer II to develop next-generation ASICs for the Starlink satellite and ground systems. The role involves working with cross-disciplinary teams to advance silicon for space and ground infrastructures and to improve the performance and capabilities of the Starlink network. The position emphasizes innovation, technical rigor, and collaboration to deliver production-ready chips for global deployment.

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Required Skills

Partition Synthesis
Floorplanning
Power Grid
PlaceRoute
Timing Analysis
Noise Analysis
Physical Verification
Electromigration
Voltage Drop
Methodology Development

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Qualifications

BS in Electrical Engineering
BS in Computer Engineering
BS in Computer Science
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.