This role pays more than
95%
of similar roles. Most pay
$168,500–$216,250
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$272k
versus about
$192k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
About SpaceX
SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft with the mission of enabling humans to become a multi-planetary species. It operates the Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Starship launch vehicles, as well as the Starlink satellite internet constellation.
SpaceX currently has
680 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$130,000–$165,000
across 442 roles with salary data.
The Principal Design Verification Engineer (Silicon Engineering) joins a cross-disciplinary team to develop next-generation ASICs for space and ground infrastructure. This role focuses on the Starlink network, specifically creating hardware that enables global connectivity in previously inaccessible areas. The engineer is responsible for digital ASIC and FPGA verification at both block and system levels, leading test plan execution from inception through completion. Key responsibilities include pre-silicon verification, chip bring-up, and post-silicon validation of complex digital designs. To succeed, the candidate must possess expertise in UVM, OVM, or VMM methodologies, along with strong object-oriented programming and coding skills. The role requires proficiency in constrained random verification, coverage model implementation, and scripting languages like Python for automation. This position addresses critical hardware challenges to expand the performance and capabilities of satellite communication systems.