Lead ASIC Physical Design Engineer — Space-Grade SoCs

K2 Space Corporation; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in the company

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Job summary

K2 Space Corporation in Seattle is seeking a Principal ASIC Physical Design Engineer. You will lead the implementation of advanced SoCs for satellite systems, managing the RTL-to-GDSII flow and collaborating with various teams.

This role demands 10+ years' experience in ASIC design, a strong understanding of physical design techniques, and excellent leadership skills. The position offers competitive compensation, including base salary and equity, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in ASIC physical design for high-performance SoCs.
• Proven expertise in physical design for multi-clock, multi-voltage SoCs.
• Experience managing offshore physical design teams or vendors.

Responsibilities

• Own the complete RTL-to-GDSII flow from synthesis to sign-off.
• Develop methodologies to optimize performance, power, and area.
• Collaborate with design and verification teams for clean handoffs.

Skills

RTL-to-GDSII flow expertise

Timing closure

IR drop analysis

ECO implementation

Leadership and communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Synopsys

Cadence

Siemens

Job description

K2 Space Corporation in Seattle is seeking a Principal ASIC Physical Design Engineer. You will lead the implementation of advanced SoCs for satellite systems, managing the RTL-to-GDSII flow and collaborating with various teams.

This role demands 10+ years' experience in ASIC design, a strong understanding of physical design techniques, and excellent leadership skills. The position offers competitive compensation, including base salary and equity, along with a comprehensive benefits package.