23h ago
Principal ASIC Design Engineer
Irvine, CA
$200k-$285k / year
full-timeleadaerospace
๐ Tech Stack
๐ผ About This Role
You'll design digital ASICs and FPGAs for Starshield, a program leveraging SpaceX's Starlink technology for national security. You will evaluate architectural trade-offs and drive designs from micro-architecture to silicon bring-up. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge space and ground infrastructure for U.S. National Security.
๐ฏ What You'll Do
- Design digital ASICs and/or FPGAs for Starshield projects.
- Evaluate architectural trade-offs based on features and performance.
- Define micro-architecture and implement RTL in Verilog/SystemVerilog.
- Work with verification team to ensure full design coverage.
- Provide timing constraints and support physical implementation.
๐ Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science.
- 8+ years of experience in RTL implementation and/or FPGA/ASIC development.
- Experience with clock domain crossings and power optimization.
- Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary.
โจ Nice to Have
- Experience developing complex ASICs.
- Experience with multicore CPU subsystem design.
- Scripting skills in Python or TCL.
๐ Benefits & Perks
- ๐ฐ Base salary $200,000 - $285,000/year
- ๐ Long-term incentives including stock options and cash awards
- ๐ฅ Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- ๐๏ธ 3 weeks paid vacation plus 10+ holidays
- ๐ถ Paid parental leave
๐จ Hiring Process
Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks ยท AI estimate
- 1Recruiter Screenยท 30 min
- 2Technical Interviewยท 60 min
- 3Hiring Manager Interviewยท 45 min
๐ฉ Heads Up
- Requires long hours and weekends as necessary
- Active TS-SCI clearance may be required with drug testing
- ITAR restrictions require U.S. citizenship or specific resident status
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