Sr. SoC Design Engineer, System Integration (Silicon Engineering)

$160,000 - $220,000/Yr

SpaceX - Irvine, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Irvine, CA

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Sr. SOC Design Engineer, System Integration (Silicon Engineering) at SpaceX is responsible for developing cutting-edge FPGAs and ASICs that enable connectivity for the Starlink project. This role involves working with cross-disciplinary teams to design, build, and test complex digital systems that will be deployed in space and ground infrastructures, ultimately expanding the performance and capabilities of the Starlink network.

Responsibilities

• Design digital ASICs and/or FPGAs for Starlink projects, implementing complex SoC blocks and SoC integration tasks
• Analyze architectural trade-offs based on features, performance requirements and system limitations
• Define micro-architecture, implement or integrate design blocks using Verilog/SystemVerilog and deliver a fully verified, synthesis/timing clean design
• Participate in all phases of ASIC and/or FPGA design flow (e.g. synthesis, timing closure, formality check and ECOs)
• Participate in silicon bring-up for blocks owned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering or computer science
• 5+ years of experience working with ASICs or FPGAs

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to solve complex problems including clock domain crossings and power optimization
• ASIC/SoC system integration experience
• Experience with high reliability design and implementations
• Experience with advanced silicon process and technology nodes for high speed and low power consumption
• Software design and development skills
• Excellent scripting skills (csh/bash, Perl, Python etc.)
• Experience with EDA tools such as HDL simulators (e.g. VCS, Questa, IES), HDL Lint tools (e.g. Spyglass) and FPGA tools (e.g. Xilinx Vivado, Altera Quartus II)
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements
• 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

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Short & long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Various discounts and perks
• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• 10 or more paid holidays per year
• 5 days of sick leave per year
• Long-term incentives in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
• Potential discretionary bonuses
• Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan