This role pays more than
73%
of similar roles. Most pay
$170,000–$233,000
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$228k
versus about
$202k
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.
SpaceX currently has
680 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$130,000–$165,000
across 442 roles with salary data.
The Sr. Technical Project Lead (Silicon Engineering) joins a cross-disciplinary team to develop next-generation ASICs for space and ground infrastructure. This role involves driving complex silicon projects from kick-off through production, tracking milestones for front-end and backend development, and collaborating with supply chain partners to source materials. The individual will manage the transition from engineering wafers to mass production while coordinating with teams across firmware, architecture, design, and validation. Key technical requirements include experience with digital or analog/RF ASIC design processes, tape-out procedures, pre-silicon testing via emulation or FPGA platforms, and knowledge of wafer and package ATE testing. The role requires proficiency in tools like Jira, Smartsheet, and Confluence to manage the development of silicon solutions that enhance the performance and capabilities of the Starlink satellite network.