RESPONSIBILITIES
Design ASICs and/or FPGAs for Starlink projects, implementing complex SoC blocks and SoC integration tasks using Verilog/System Verilog
Optimize designs for power, performance and area
Participate in the full ASIC/FPGA design lifecycle for Starlink projects, from high-level conceptual and architectural discussions through microarchitecture, design partitioning, and collaboration with backend/implementation teams, and assist in lab bring-up and validation
Contribute to continual improvements to our designs by building physical and digital tools to analyze data collected on orbit and in the lab
Engage in high-level architectural design for test systems to support FPGA/ASIC validation, generational interoperability, and integration with DSP/communications subsystems for comprehensive lab and on-orbit verification
Collaborate with software engineers in developing production software for your designs
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics
1+ years of experience in RTL Design using SystemVerilog, Verilog or VHDL
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
ASIC/FPGA system integration experience
Proficiency in Python, C/C++, and Bash
Experience in designing DSP, digital communication system datapath blocks, and/or modem design
Experience with EDA tools such as HDL simulators (e.g. VCS, Questa, IES), HDL Lint tools (e.g. Spyglass), FPGA tools (e.g. Xilinx Vivado, Altera Quartus II)
Experience and understanding of AXI/AHB/APB protocols
Strong foundation in electrical engineering fundamentals
Experience debugging complex PCBs containing Microprocessors and FPGAs in the lab using equipment such as oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers
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
Demonstrated ability to work in a highly cross-functional role
Enjoys being challenged and learning new skills
Master’s in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed for mission critical deadlines
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Pay Range
- Level 1: $135,000.00 - $175,000.00
- Level 2: $155,000.00 - $210,000.00
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 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 and 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. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.
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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