Senior ASIC/FPGA Design Engineer (Spaceborne)

SpaceX; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage

Paid parental leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in California is looking for a Sr. ASIC Design Engineer to design advanced FPGA and ASIC solutions for national security projects. The role involves working on design specifications, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring timely delivery of verified designs. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and over 5 years of experience in ASIC/FPGA development. The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for long-term incentives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in RTL implementation and/or FPGA/ASIC development.
• Experience with complex ASICs is preferred.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment with changing needs.

Responsibilities

• Design digital ASICs and/or FPGAs for Starshield projects.
• Evaluate architectural trade-offs based on features and performance.
• Work closely with verification teams to ensure design integrity.

Skills

RTL implementation

FPGA/ASIC development

Clock domain crossings

Power optimization

High speed design techniques

Low power design techniques

Scripting skills (Python, TCL)

EDA tools usage

Education

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

Tools

VCS

Questa

IES

Spyglass

Xilinx Vivado

Altera Quartus II

Job description

A leading aerospace company in California is looking for a Sr. ASIC Design Engineer to design advanced FPGA and ASIC solutions for national security projects. The role involves working on design specifications, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring timely delivery of verified designs. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and over 5 years of experience in ASIC/FPGA development. The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for long-term incentives.