New Graduate Engineer, Silicon Engineering

• ASIC/FPGA Design & Verification

• Participate in all phases of ASIC/FPGA design and verification flows

• Contribute towards design architecture, RTL implementation and/or verification, and emulation

• Bring-up and validate ASICs and FPGAs in the lab (write embedded software using C/C++ and/or Python)

• Hands-on self-starter who can execute the steps required to fully verify a complex digital design

• RF/Analog IC Design

• Simulate and model RFIC systems at high level and work with system architects, modem/DSP and ASIC engineers to partition functions between hardware and software domains

• Derive specifications for the RFIC subsystems and circuits

• Develop RF/microwave circuits in state-of-the-art SiGe or CMOS processes

• Perform IC floor planning and layout

• Digital Signal Processing

• Develop RTL designs using SystemVerilog, with emphasis on DSP and digital communication system blocks (frontend, physical layer, link layer, error correction, etc.)

• Verify DSP blocks against fixed-point MATLAB model, work in collaboration with systems engineers

• Physical Design

• Perform synthesis and physical implementation steps (synthesis, floor planning, place and route, timing/noise analysis, physical verification, electromigration, voltage drop, logic equivalency and other signoff checks)

• Develop/improve physical design methodologies and automation scripts for various implementation steps

• Participate in silicon tapeouts in advanced technology nodes for future Starlink SOCs

• Graduating with a bachelor's degree, master's degree or PhD in 2026 or 2027

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, mathematics or physics

• Experience working with ASIC, SOC, FPGA, RFIC, or MMIC

• Understanding of computer architecture

• Experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Analog or digital CMOS integrated circuit design and/or physical design

• SystemVerilog, Verilog, VHDL or C/C++

• Scripting languages, e.g. Python for automation

• Object-oriented programming

• Simulation tools such as ADS, Spectre, HFSS or Momentum

• RTL design, chip bring-up, verification, and/or post-silicon validation experience

• Digital signal processing

• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary to meet critical project milestones

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here .

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