Senior RTL Design Engineer (Silicon Engineering)

Job Title

Senior RTL Design Engineer (Silicon Engineering)

Role Summary

Design and deliver RTL for next-generation ASICs used in Starlink space and ground systems. Work on micro-architecture, RTL implementation in Verilog/SystemVerilog, verification integration, and support for synthesis/timing closure and silicon bring-up.

Experience Level

Senior — typically requires 5+ years of RTL implementation experience.

Responsibilities

Deliver RTL and support cross-team integration and silicon validation.

• Evaluate architectural trade-offs considering features, performance, and system constraints.
• Define micro-architecture and implement RTL in Verilog/SystemVerilog; integrate into top-level designs.
• Deliver fully verified, synthesis- and timing-clean RTL; collaborate closely with verification engineers.
• Provide timing constraints and support physical implementation activities (synthesis, timing closure, formality checks).
• Participate in silicon bring-up, hardware validation, and debugging on target platforms.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills, practical experience, and eligibility requirements.

• 5+ years of RTL implementation experience focused on ASIC/SoC projects.
• Strong Verilog/SystemVerilog RTL implementation skills and familiarity with RTL design flows.
• Experience with timing constraints, synthesis flows, and supporting physical implementation teams.
• Familiarity with EDA tools such as HDL simulators and lint tools; ability to work with verification teams.
• Willingness to work extended hours or weekends for critical deadlines.
• ITAR/export control eligibility: must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or otherwise eligible for required U.S. Department of State authorizations.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with clock-domain crossing techniques and power-optimization.
• ASIC/SoC system integration and embedded CPU subsystem experience.
• Familiarity with standard bus protocols (AXI, AHB) and high-speed/low-power design techniques.
• Scripting skills (Python) and familiarity with common silicon verification/implementation tools.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively in cross-disciplinary teams.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science is required (as stated in the posting).

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.