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New Graduate Engineer, Silicon Engineering

SpaceX · Irvine, CA

Posted about a month ago · $125,000.00 - $160,000.00

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
33 days
SpaceX's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
52% of SpaceX's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at SpaceX
high
1459 stale, 43 reposted of 2,362 open
Hiring momentum
3062 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from SpaceX's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for SpaceX.

About this role

As a New Graduate Engineer in Silicon Engineering at SpaceX, you will work on developing next-generation silicon for the Starlink program. Your responsibilities will include participating in ASIC/FPGA design and verification, simulating RFIC systems, developing RTL designs, and performing physical design tasks. This role requires hands-on execution of design and verification processes, utilizing state-of-the-art tools and methodologies.

Our read on this posting4.2out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
3/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of SpaceX as an employer.

What you need

  • 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

Nice to have

  • Understanding of computer architecture
  • Experience in analog or digital CMOS integrated circuit design and/or physical design
  • Familiarity with SystemVerilog, Verilog, VHDL or C/C++
  • Experience with scripting languages, e.g. Python for automation
  • Knowledge of simulation tools such as ADS, Spectre, HFSS or Momentum

What you get

  • Pay Range: Level 1: $125,000.00 - $160,000.00; Level 2: $145,000.00 - $195,000.00
  • Long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards
  • Potential discretionary bonuses
  • Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan

Worth weighing

  • Position requires ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary to meet project milestones
  • No specific mention of remote work options or flexibility in location

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Listed by SpaceX on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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