New Grad Silicon Engineer: RF/Analog & DSP Focus

SpaceX; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is hiring a NEW GRADUATE ENGINEER for Silicon Engineering to help design and verify next‑generation silicon for Starlink. You will work across pre‑silicon to post‑silicon stages in RF/Analog IC, RTL design, verification, physical design, and more using state‑of‑the‑art tools.

The position is full‑time in California and beyond, with opportunities to contribute to architectural decisions, lab bring‑up, and edge‑case verification while growing technical breadth and depth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, master's, or PhD in engineering, mathematics, or physics.
• Graduating in 2026 or 2027.
• Experience with ASIC/SOC/FPGA.
• Hands-on verification experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all phases of ASIC/FPGA design and verification flows.
• Contribute to design architecture, RTL, verification, and emulation.
• Bring‑up and validate ASICs and FPGAs in the lab using C/C++ or Python.
• Develop RF/analog IC designs and perform floor planning and layout.

Skills

ASIC/FPGA Design

RF/Analog IC Design

SystemVerilog

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or physics

Graduating in 2026 or 2027

Tools

ADS

Spectre

HFSS

Momentum

Job description

SpaceX is hiring a NEW GRADUATE ENGINEER for Silicon Engineering to help design and verify next‑generation silicon for Starlink. You will work across pre‑silicon to post‑silicon stages in RF/Analog IC, RTL design, verification, physical design, and more using state‑of‑the‑art tools.

The position is full‑time in California and beyond, with opportunities to contribute to architectural decisions, lab bring‑up, and edge‑case verification while growing technical breadth and depth.