Sr. SOC/ASIC Physical Design Engineer (Silicon Engineering)

SpaceX(1 month ago)

Irvine, CAOnsiteFull TimeSenior$160,000 - $220,000Silicon Engineering

About this role

SpaceX is hiring a Senior SOC/ASIC Physical Design Engineer within the Silicon Engineering team to develop next-generation silicon for the Starlink system deployed in space and ground infrastructure. The role contributes to advancing physical design flows and methodologies while working cross-functionally with systems, firmware, architecture, and validation teams. This position supports delivering high-performance, reliable connectivity solutions at scale.

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Required Skills

Physical Design
Synthesis
Floorplanning
Placement
Routing
Timing
Noise
Verification
Electromigration
Voltage Drop

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Qualifications

BS in Electrical Engineering
BS in Computer Engineering
BS in Computer Science
5+ Years ASIC Experience

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.