Sr. RTL Design Engineer (Silicon Engineering)

SpaceX; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

SpaceX is looking for a motivated Sr. RTL Design Engineer to develop cutting-edge ASICs for space and ground infrastructures. You'll work with cross-disciplinary teams to enable connectivity solutions, enhancing the Starlink network's capabilities.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and over 5 years of RTL implementation experience. The position comes with a competitive salary range of $160,000 - $225,000 annually and various benefits, including stock options and comprehensive medical coverage.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in RTL implementation.
• Proven ability to evaluate architectural trade-offs.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate architectural trade-offs based on features and performance requirements.
• Define micro-architecture and implement RTL in Verilog/System Verilog.
• Work closely with the verification team to ensure design coverage.

Skills

Solving complex problems

Power optimization

ASIC/SoC system integration

Embedded CPU subsystems

Standard bus protocols (e.g., AXI, AHB)

High speed and low power design techniques

Scripting (e.g., Python)

EDA tools (HDL simulators, HDL Lint tools)

Education

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

Job description

SR. RTL DESIGN ENGINEER (SILICON ENGINEERING)

We are seeking a motivated, proactive, and intellectually curious engineer who will work alongside world‑class cross-disciplinary teams (systems, firmware, architecture, design, validation, product engineering, ASIC implementation). In this role, you will be developing cutting‑edge next‑generation ASICs for deployment in space and ground infrastructures around the globe. These chips enable connectivity in places where it has previously not been available, affordable or reliable. Your efforts will help deliver cutting‑edge solutions that will expand the performance and capabilities of the Starlink network.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate architectural trade‑offs based on features, performance requirements and system limitations
• Define micro‑architecture, implement the RTL in Verilog/System Verilog, integrate that in top level and deliver the fully verified, synthesis/timing clean design
• Work closely with verification team to ensure all aspects of the design are covered and verified
• Provide timing constraint for those IPs and support the physical implementation team (synthesis, timing closure, formality check)
• Participate in silicon bring‑up and validation

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science
• 5+ years of experience in RTL implementation

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Ability to solve complex problems including clock domain crossings and power optimization
• ASIC/SoC system integration experience
• Experience with embedded CPU subsystems
• Experience with standard bus protocols (e.g. AXI, AHB, etc.)
• Experience with high speed and low power design techniques
• Scripting skills (e.g. Python, etc.)
• Experience with EDA tools such as HDL simulators and HDL Lint tools
• Team‑player, can‑do attitude and ability to work well in a group environment while still contributing on an individual basis
• Enjoys being challenged and learning new skills

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed for mission critical deadlines

Compensation & Benefits

Pay range:
ASIC Design Engineer/Senior: $160,000.00 - $225,000.00 per year

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job‑related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long‑term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long‑term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long‑term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.

ITAR Requirements

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

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