ASIC/SOC DFT Engineer (Silicon Engineering)
Content + Source + Freshness • 17 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
High offer value due to the reputable employer, competitive salary range and innovative work on aerospace technology.
- Competitive salary: $130,000 - $180,000 per year
- Work on high-impact aerospace projects like Starlink
- Strong potential for collaboration and innovation
- Requires significant commitment to project demands
Pros
- Competitive salary ($130,000 - $180,000 per year) within the aerospace sector
- Innovative company with high-impact projects like Starlink
- Opportunities for extensive collaboration with diverse engineering teams
Cons
- High demands on availability with potential for long hours and weekends
- Intense work environment due to project stakes
- May require adaptation to fast-paced and evolving requirements
Who it's for
Early to Mid-Career • On-site
Good fit
- ASIC engineers passionate about aerospace
- Professionals eager to tackle complex engineering problems
- Team players who enjoy collaborative work environments
Not recommended for
- Individuals new to ASIC design or without relevant experience
- Those seeking remote work opportunities
- Candidates uncomfortable with high-pressure environments
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
ASIC/SOC DFT ENGINEER (SILICON ENGINEERING)
At SpaceX we’re leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to millions of users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together. We’ve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink’s potential global impact and are looking for best-in-class engineers to help maximize Starlink’s utility for communities and businesses around the globe.
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 are enabling connectivity in places 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:
- Responsible for evaluating design readiness for scan insertion through RTL and physical design Scan Design Rule Check (DRC) tools
- Integration and verification of Design for Test (DFT) fabrics and IP within Subsystems
- Running and evaluating scan insertion through synthesis tools and refining scan insertion recipe for maximum coverage
- Run ATPG(Automatic Test Pattern Generation) analysis to ensure quality scan chain construction and meeting basic coverage goals
- Run and debug non-timing and SDF annotated gate level simulations
- Creating ATPG content for use in post-silicon testing and validating that content through gate level simulation
- Collaborate with circuit physical design team, ATPG team and manufacturing team to facilitate high quality scan coverage in silicon
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering or computer science
- 1+ years of professional experience working with ASICs
- Experience in scan insertion or DFT setup
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Understanding of ASIC design flow, methodologies, physical design, and verification
- Experience with high reliability design and implementations
- Good scripting skills (csh/bash, Perl, Python etc.)
- Familiar with implementation or integration of design blocks using Verilog/SystemVerilog
- Familiar with UPF (unified power format), formal verification, and DRC rule checking experience
- 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
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Design Verification Engineer/Level I: $130,000.00 - $155,000.00/per year
Design Verification Engineer/Level II: $150,000.00 - $180,000.00/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 & 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.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner 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 applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.
