SpaceX
Aerospace
FPGA/ASICDesignEngineer(SiliconEngineering)
“FPGA/ASIC Design Engineer (Silicon Engineering) at SpaceX. Skills: FPGA/ASIC Design, SystemVerilog, RTL Design, SoC integration. Design ASICs and/or FPGAs. implement complex SoC blocks”
What You'll Achieve.
enabling human life on Mars; providing fast, reliable internet; maximize Starlink’s utility for communities and businesses; deliver cutting-edge solutions; expand the performance and capabilities of the Starlink network
Industry & Context.
debugging complex PCBs
Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed for mission critical deadlines
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics, 1+ years of experience in RTL Design using SystemVerilog, Verilog or VHDL
Nice to Have
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, 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
What You'll Do.
Design ASICs and/or FPGAs
implement complex SoC blocks
perform SoC integration tasks
Optimize designs for power
Participate in full ASIC/FPGA design lifecycle
Contribute to continual improvements to designs
build physical and digital tools
analyze data collected on orbit and in lab
Engage in high-level architectural design
Collaborate with software engineers
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
work alongside world-class cross-disciplinary teams; collaboration with backend/implementation teams; work well in a group environment; work in a highly cross-functional role
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