Sr. Technical Project Lead; Silicon Engineering

Position: Sr. Technical Project Lead (Silicon Engineering)
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

SR. TECHNICAL PROJECT LEAD (SILICON ENGINEERING)
At SpaceX we’re leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to millions of users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together.

We’ve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink’s potential global impact and are looking for best-in-class engineers to help maximize Starlink’s utility for communities and businesses around the globe. We are seeking a motivated, proactive, and intellectually curious engineer who will work alongside world-class cross-disciplinary teams (systems, firmware, architecture, design, validation, product engineering, ASIC implementation). In this role, you will be developing cutting-edge next-generation ASICs for deployment in space and ground infrastructures around the globe.

These chips are enabling connectivity in places it has previously not been available, affordable or reliable. Your efforts will help deliver cutting-edge silicon solutions that will expand the performance and capabilities of the Starlink network. RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leverage experience and technical background to drive complex and challenging silicon projects from kick-off through production

Track and communicate schedules and milestones for front-end and backend ASIC development tasks

Work with multidisciplinary teams to introduce new silicon to drive fast as possible bring-up Collaborate with silicon team and supply chain to find suppliers for silicon development

Lead discussions with internal and external teams to identify and rectify issues

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline8+ years of Technical Project or Program Management experience PREFERRED

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Master’s degree in an engineering discipline

Project leadership of satellite and/or consumer product lifecycle(s)
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal to communicate with stakeholders across the company

Knowledge and experience with digital and/or analog/RF ASIC design processes from project kick-off to tape-out Knowledge and hands on experience working with external IP and EDA tool vendors

Experience working with advance node fabs, package substrate and OSAT partners In-depth understanding of the steps required to go from engineering wafers to mass production

Silicon project management skills with experience in most or all of the following areas:
Silicon design, bring-up, qualification, and ramp-up to production

Pre-silicon testing with emulation or FPGA platform

Wafer and package part ATE testing

Silicon packaging

Silicon reliability and package qualification for mission profilePCB schematics and layout

Silicon software drivers and diagnostic scripts

Ability to work in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements

Proficiency in project/program management tools such Jira, Smartsheet, confluence or equivalent tools

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be willing to travel when needed (typically