Principal FPGA Engineer

4 weeks ago


Redmond, Washington, United States SpaceX Full time
Job Title: Principal FPGA Engineer

SpaceX is seeking a highly skilled Principal FPGA Engineer to join our team. As a Principal FPGA Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and implementing FPGAs for multiple products, from specification to validation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Implement FPGAs for multiple products, starting at the specification & design phase, continuing, through vendor down-selection, implementation, and validation.
  • Participate in all phases of FPGA design Flow (Synthesis, Place & Route, and Timing Closure), as required.
  • Work with backend teams to address any layout and timing issues for FPGAs.
  • Bring-up and validate FPGAs in the lab.
  • System development and debugging.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or math.
  • 15+ years of work experience.
  • Previous work experience in computer or communication chip architecture.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

  • Masters degree in engineering or math.
  • ASIC / FPGA / SoC System integration experience.
  • Strong Silicon/ASIC design experience.
  • One or more of the following - Networking, Wireless, Modem, video CODEC, Logic design experience.
  • Experience with Verilog and System Verilog.
  • Experience with latest simulation and verification methodologies (OVM, UVM).
  • Experience with EDA tools such as HDL Synthesis (Synopsys DC), HDL simulators (VCS, Questa, IES), HDL Lint tools (Spyglass), FPGA tools (Xilinx Vivado, Altera Quartus II)
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver a product from concept to production.
  • Previous work experience with generic IP blocks like ARM or DSP processor or ARM interconnect, cache memory.
  • Demonstrate the ability to work in a dynamic environment that includes working with changing needs and requirements.
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
  • Team-player, can-do attitude, works well in a group environment while still being able to contribute on an individual basis, enjoys being challenged, learn new skills
  • Strong software design and skills are preferred.

Additional Requirements:

  • Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed.

ITAR Requirements:

  • To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department



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