Sr. Technical Project Lead (Silicon Engineering)

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Job summary

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP (SpaceX) is seeking a Development Manager to drive silicon projects crucial for the Starlink satellite constellation. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in engineering and project management, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure efficient product development.

The role requires strong technical background in ASIC processes and communication skills for stakeholder engagement. Competitive compensation and benefits, including stock options and comprehensive health coverage, are offered.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of technical project or program-management experience.
• Knowledge and experience working with ASIC design processes.
• In-depth understanding of silicon project management.

Responsibilities

• Drive complex silicone projects from kick-off through production.
• Track and communicate schedules and milestones.
• Collaborate with teams to introduce new silicon.

Skills

Project management

Technical project management

Communication skills

Silicon design

JIRA proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

JIRA

Smartsheet

Confluence

Job description

Sunnyvale, CA

SpaceX is developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. We are building rockets, spacecraft, and the Starlink satellite constellation to provide fast, reliable internet worldwide. We are looking for top engineers to help maximize Starlink’s utility for communities and businesses.

Responsibilities

• Leverage experience and technical background to drive complex silicone projects from kick‑off through production.
• Track and communicate schedules and milestones for front‑end and back‑end ASIC development tasks.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to introduce new silicon to drive fast bring‑up.
• Collaborate with the silicon team and supply chain to identify suppliers for silicon development.
• Lead discussions with internal and external teams to identify and rectify issues.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.
• 8+ years of technical project or program‑management experience.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Master’s degree in an engineering discipline.
• Project leadership of satellite and/or consumer product lifecycle(s).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to engage stakeholders across the company.
• Knowledge and experience with digital and/or analog/RF ASIC design processes from project kick‑off to tape‑out.
• Knowledge and hands‑on experience working with external IP and EDA tool vendors.
• Experience working with advanced process node fabs, package substrate, and OSAT partners.
• In‑depth understanding of the steps required to go from engineering wafers to mass production.
• Silicon project management skills with experience in:
  • Silicon design, bring‑up, qualification, and ramp‑up to production.
  • Pre‑silicon testing with emulation or FPGA platform.
  • Wafer and package part ATE testing.
  • Silicon packaging.
  • Silicon reliability and package qualification for mission profiles.
  • PCB schematics and layout.
  • Silicon software drivers and diagnostic scripts.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements.
• Proficiency in project/program‑management tools such as JIRA, Smartsheet, Confluence, or equivalent tools.

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to travel when needed (typically less than 10%).
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed to meet critical deadlines.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay range: Starlink Development Manager: $175,000.00 – $280,000.00 per year.

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

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

Export Compliance

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or able to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about ITAR here.
• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Equal Employment Opportunity

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications and is not influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status. Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s affirmative action plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or requiring reasonable accommodation to the application or interview process, should reach out to [e-mail].