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Principal ASIC Design Engineer (Starshield) at SpaceX

Department: Starshield Satellite EngineeringEducation: education_required

Compensation

$200,000 – $285,000/yr

Location
Hawthorne, California
Type
Full-time
Level
lead/mgmt
Posted

Description

SpaceX is hiring a Principal ASIC Design Engineer for its Starshield team to develop next-generation FPGAs and ASICs for space and ground infrastructure supporting U.S. national security. The role covers digital ASIC and FPGA design, architectural trade-offs, RTL implementation, verification, timing and physical implementation, silicon bring-up, and automated test equipment. Candidates need a bachelor’s degree in electrical, computer, or computer science engineering and at least 8 years of RTL, FPGA, or ASIC development experience. The position offers a base salary of $200,000 to $285,000 per year, with additional incentives and medical, vision, and dental coverage.

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