ASIC/SOC DFT Engineer — Space-Grade Silicon for Starlink

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Austin, TX is seeking an ASIC/SoC DFT Engineer (Silicon Engineering) to help design next‑generation ASICs for space and terrestrial networks. You will work with cross‑disciplinary teams to evaluate design readiness, integrate DFT fabrics, and optimize scan insertion using RTL, synthesis tools, ATPG, and gate‑level simulations.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in electrical/computer engineering or computer science and 1+ years of ASIC experience, with a willingness to extend

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering or computer science.
• 1+ years of professional experience working with ASICs.
• Experience in scan insertion or DFT setup.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate design readiness for scan insertion through RTL and physical design Scan DRC tools.
• Integrate and verify DFT fabrics and IP within Subsystems.
• Run ATPG analysis and gate-level simulations to ensure coverage.

Skills

DFT/ATPG

RTL/Verilog

Digital IC design

Education

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

Tools

Synthesis tools

Gate-level simulation

UPF

Job description

SpaceX in Austin, TX is seeking an ASIC/SoC DFT Engineer (Silicon Engineering) to help design next‑generation ASICs for space and terrestrial networks. You will work with cross‑disciplinary teams to evaluate design readiness, integrate DFT fabrics, and optimize scan insertion using RTL, synthesis tools, ATPG, and gate‑level simulations.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in electrical/computer engineering or computer science and 1+ years of ASIC experience, with a willingness to extend