Space ASIC Design Engineer - RTL & SoC Innovator

AST SpaceMobile; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AST SpaceMobile seeks an experienced ASIC Design Engineer to contribute to RTL and micro‑architecture for space‑based silicon. Based in Edinburgh, you’ll work with architecture, verification and software teams to deliver high‑performance SoC designs from concept through tape‑out.

The role focuses on high‑quality RTL, micro‑architecture definition and collaboration across disciplines, with opportunities to influence next‑gen silicon in a rapidly growing space connectivity company.

Qualifications

• BEng in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• Deep knowledge of hardware and digital design fundamentals.
• Strong SystemVerilog knowledge.
• Experience with SoC integration.
• Ability to write clear, high‑quality micro‑architecture specifications.
• Competency in Python scripting or programming.

Responsibilities

• Create high‑quality micro‑architecture specifications and RTL code.
• Contribute to SoC integration and subsystem development.
• Collaborate with architecture, verification, and software teams.
• Participate in design reviews, providing technical input.
• Ensure alignment with requirements and design best practices.

Skills

SystemVerilog

RTL design

SoC integration

Python scripting

MATLAB

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline

Tools

MATLAB

Job description

AST SpaceMobile seeks an experienced ASIC Design Engineer to contribute to RTL and micro‑architecture for space‑based silicon. Based in Edinburgh, you’ll work with architecture, verification and software teams to deliver high‑performance SoC designs from concept through tape‑out.

The role focuses on high‑quality RTL, micro‑architecture definition and collaboration across disciplines, with opportunities to influence next‑gen silicon in a rapidly growing space connectivity company.