This role pays more than
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of similar roles. Most pay
$168,500–$222,000
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$242k
versus about
$195k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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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.
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Listed pay typically runs
$130,000–$155,000
across 440 roles with salary data.
The Principal DFT Engineer role at Silicon Engineering in Irvine, CA, is a senior-level position responsible for leading the implementation and optimization of Design for Test (DFT) architectures. This includes managing scan insertion, compression/decompression logic, memory BIST, and logic BIST using Siemens Tessent tools, as well as generating test patterns and providing post-silicon testing support. The candidate will work closely with design teams to ensure DFT fabrics are integrated and verified within subsystems, leveraging Verilog/SystemVerilog for block implementation and integration. Essential skills include experience with RTL debugging, UPF, formal verification, and ATE testers, alongside proficiency in programming languages such as Perl, Python, Tcl, or C+. The role requires deep expertise in advanced silicon processes and high-speed, low-power technology nodes, contributing to the development of cutting-edge semiconductor products.