ASIC Physical Design Engineer II - Space-Grade SoCs
SpaceXJob Title
ASIC Physical Design Engineer II - Space-Grade SoCs
Role Summary
Implement and optimize physical design flows for space-grade system-on-chip (SoC) projects. Work on partitioning, synthesis, timing closure, and signoff while collaborating with RTL designers, verification, and cross-functional teams.
Contribute to robust, production-quality ASIC implementations for space and ground infrastructure.
Experience Level
Mid-level — approximately 3+ years of professional ASIC physical design experience.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include:
- Define partitioning and synthesis strategies for SoC blocks and top-level integration.
- Perform physical implementation tasks: placement, routing, and congestion management.
- Drive timing closure using static timing analysis and iterative optimization.
- Coordinate ECOs, design fixes, and signoff activities with RTL, verification, and tape-out teams.
- Prepare designs for manufacturing signoff and participate in design reviews and handoffs.
Requirements
Essential and desirable skills:
- Must-have: 3+ years of ASIC physical design experience, including partitioning, synthesis flows, and timing closure.
- Must-have: Practical experience with STA and physical verification flows (place-and-route and ECO processes).
- Must-have: Scripting skills for flow automation (typical: Tcl, Python).
- Nice-to-have: Experience with space-grade or high-reliability ASIC design methodologies and qualification processes.
- Nice-to-have: Familiarity with commercial P&R and signoff tool chains and automation of IC flows.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree in engineering (for example, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field) is required.
About the Company
Company: SpaceX
Headquarters: Hawthorne, California, United States
SpaceX is focused on developing space technologies to enable human exploration of Mars and beyond. The company is known for its advancements in rocketry and its Starlink satellite constellation, which delivers high-speed internet globally.
