Lead DFT Architect for Silicon ASICs

SpaceX; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 220,000 - 355,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

3 weeks paid vacation

10+ paid holidays

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Principal DFT Engineer (Silicon Engineering) to lead the implementation and optimization of DFT architectures for next-generation ASICs used in space and ground infrastructure.

You will own ATPG methodologies, validate scan insertion readiness, and integrate DFT fabrics across subsystems, while leveraging Tessent tools and SV/Verilog expertise to ensure robust testability and high reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required
• 10+ years of experience with ASICs and DFT
• Leadership in SOC DFT from concept to tapeout preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation and optimization of DFT architectures, incl. scan insertion and memory BIST
• Own ATPG tools and methodologies for pattern generation and post-silicon support
• Evaluate design readiness for scan insertion through RTL and physical DRC tools
• Integrate and verify DFT fabrics and IP within subsystems
• Run and debug non-timing and SDF-annotated gate-level simulations
• Develop test scripts and automate processes using scripting languages

Skills

DFT architectures

ATPG tools

RTL debugging

Verilog/SystemVerilog

Tessent tools

Power optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Siemens Tessent

Perl/Python/Tcl scripting

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Principal DFT Engineer (Silicon Engineering) to lead the implementation and optimization of DFT architectures for next-generation ASICs used in space and ground infrastructure.

You will own ATPG methodologies, validate scan insertion readiness, and integrate DFT fabrics across subsystems, while leveraging Tessent tools and SV/Verilog expertise to ensure robust testability and high reliability.