principal software engineering Hardware Engineer tech_leadership 10+ yrs Bachelor's
$210,000 – $310,000
USD per year

About this role

SpaceX is hiring a principal-level Hardware Engineer in the software engineering function based in Sunnyvale, CA. The posting calls out experience with Python, Testing, Embedded Systems and roughly 10+ years of relevant work. Listed education preference: a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Compensation is listed at $210,000–$310,000 per year.

Role
Hardware Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
principal
Track
Tech leadership
Employment
Full-time
Location
Sunnyvale, CA
Experience
10+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree
Department
Silicon Engineering
AI Summary
Lead digital ASIC and FPGA verification for next-generation satellite and ground infrastructure chips. Develop test plans, execute pre-silicon verification, and conduct chip bring-up and post-silicon validation. Requires 10+ years design verification experience and strong SystemVerilog/UVM expertise.

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Job description

from SpaceX careers

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.

PRINCIPAL DESIGN VERIFICATION ENGINEER (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 are looking for best-in-class engineers to help maximize Starlink’s utility for communities and businesses around the globe.

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