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SpaceX · 20 hours ago

Sr. ASIC Design Engineer (Silicon Engineering)

Redmond, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$160K/yr - $220K/yr

5+ years exp

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. In this role, you will be developing cutting-edge next-generation FPGAs and ASICs for deployment in space and ground infrastructures, enabling connectivity in previously inaccessible areas.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Evaluate architectural trade-offs based on features, performance requirements and system limitations

Define micro-architecture, implement the RTL in Verilog/System Verilog, integrate that in top level and deliver the fully verified, synthesis/timing clean design

Work closely with verification team to ensure all aspects of the design are covered and verified

Provide timing constraint for those IPs and support the physical implementation team (synthesis, timing closure, formality check)

Participate in silicon bring-up and validation

Qualification

RTL implementationASIC/SoC integrationHigh speed designVerilog/System VerilogScripting skillsEDA toolsDynamic environment adaptabilityProblem solvingTeam player

Required

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science

5+ years of experience in RTL implementation

Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed

Preferred

Ability to solve complex problems including clock domain crossings and power optimization

ASIC/SoC system integration experience

Experience with multicore CPU subsystem design

Experience with standard bus protocols (e.g. AXI, AHB, etc.)

Experience with embedded processors

Experience with high speed and low power design techniques

Scripting skills (Python, TCL etc.)

Experience with EDA tools such as HDL simulators (e.g. VCS, Questa, IES), HDL Lint tools (e.g. Spyglass) and FPGA tools (e.g. Xilinx Vivado, Altera Quartus II)

Ability to work in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements

Team-player, can-do attitude and ability to work well in a group environment while still contributing on an individual basis

Enjoys being challenged and learning new skills