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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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680 open roles
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Listed pay typically runs
$130,000–$165,000
across 442 roles with salary data.
Sr. Technical Project Lead (Silicon Engineering) joins a cross-disciplinary team of systems, firmware, architecture, design, validation, and product engineering specialists. In this role, the individual drives complex silicon projects from kick-off through production, managing front-end and back-end ASIC development tasks while tracking milestones and communicating with stakeholders. The position involves collaborating with supply chain partners to source materials and leading discussions to resolve technical issues. Key responsibilities include overseeing silicon design, bring-up, qualification, and ramp-up to mass production, as well as pre-silicon testing on emulation or FPGA platforms. Required skills include experience with digital and analog/RF ASIC design processes, EDA tool vendors, advanced node fabs, and package substrate partners. The role focuses on developing next-generation ASICs for space and ground infrastructure to enhance the performance of the Starlink satellite network.