Physical Design Engineer – ASIC/RTL2GDSII

SpaceX; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Irvine, CA is seeking a Physical Design Engineer (Silicon Engineering) to design and implement next-gen ASICs for Starlink. You will work hands-on on RTL2GDSII flows and automation scripting to push performance, power, and area targets for space and ground infrastructure.

Collaborate with cross-disciplinary ASIC teams to drive feasibility studies and sign-off, applying rigorous design methodologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.
• 1+ years of RTL2GDSII experience.
• Hands-on RTL2GDSII knowledge with scripting.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement next-gen ASICs for Starlink.
• Perform hands-on RTL2GDSII flows and automate scripts.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary ASIC teams to drive feasibility studies and sign-off.
• Support performance, power, and area targets for space and ground infrastructure.

Skills

RTL2GDSII flow

Automation scripting

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

RTL2GDSII tooling

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Physical Design Engineer (Silicon Engineering) to design and implement next-gen ASICs for Starlink. You will work with cross-disciplinary teams to push performance, power, and area targets for space and ground infrastructure.

The role emphasizes hands-on RTL2GDSII flows, scripting automation, and close collaboration with ASIC teams to drive feasibility studies and sign-off. Eligibility includes a bachelor's in engineering and 1+ years of relevant RTL2GDSII experience.