Principal ASIC Design Verification Engineer - Terawave

Blue Origin; Central (TX); On-site; USD 269,175 - 376,843; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off: Up to four weeks annually

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Principal ASIC Verification Engineer in Texas, creating innovative ASICs for satellite communication systems. This role involves defining verification strategies and leading complex verification planning.

The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in ASIC verification, along with expertise in System Verilog and communication signal processing. Join us to help pioneer the future of space-based communications.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of ASIC/SoC verification experience.
• Expert-level knowledge of System Verilog and UVM.
• Strong understanding of communication systems.

Responsibilities

• Define end-to-end verification strategy for large programs.
• Establish verification methodologies and infrastructure.
• Lead verification planning for complex communication functions.

Skills

System Verilog

UVM

Verification signoff methodology

Communication signal processing

Technical leadership

Education

BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering

Job description

Principal ASIC Verification Engineer

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! Blue Origin is pioneering the future of space-based communications with TeraWave, a revolutionary satellite communications network designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6 Tbps anywhere on Earth. This multi-orbit constellation will consist of optically interconnected satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) and medium Earth orbit (MEO), providing enterprise-grade connectivity for critical operations worldwide.

The Principal ASIC Verification Engineer serves as a technical authority for verification of advanced ASICs enabling next-generation Satellite communication systems. This role sets verification strategy across one or more silicon programs and ensures robust methodologies for functionally complex, high-performance communication hardware.

Responsibilities

• Define end-to-end verification strategy for large Satellite communication ASIC or SoC programs.
• Establish verification methodologies, infrastructure, and signoff criteria across block, subsystem, and SoC levels.
• Lead verification planning for complex communication functions such as modem pipelines, FEC engines, digital beamforming, packet processing, and control fabrics.
• Drive alignment among design, architecture, systems, firmware, and validation teams.
• Evaluate verification completeness through coverage, assertions, formal analysis, emulation, and silicon correlation.
• Resolve critical technical issues and direct root‑cause analysis for the most complex functional failures.
• Guide development of reusable VIP, reference models, and regression automation frameworks.
• Mentor technical leaders and raise the overall verification maturity of the organization.
• Influence future verification roadmap, tool strategy, and reuse models.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 12+ years of ASIC/SoC verification experience.
• Expert-level knowledge of System Verilog, UVM, assertions, and verification signoff methodology.
• Proven success leading verification for complex chips or multiple tape‑outs.
• Strong understanding of communication signal‑processing hardware and system‑level integration.
• Excellent technical leadership and cross‑organizational communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep expertise in Space based communications, digital modems, phased‑array processing, or payload processing.
• Experience with formal property verification, emulation, and performance validation.
• Familiarity with fault tolerance, mission‑critical reliability, or radiation‑aware verification considerations.
• Experience with architectural modeling and verification planning for hardware/software partitioned systems.
• Strong record of technical innovation and process improvement.

Base Pay Range

CA applicants: $269,175.00 – $376,843.95. WA applicants: $269,175.00 – $376,843.95.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short- and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Stock options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours weekly).
• Paid Time Off: Up to four weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and are subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check.
• Required for certain job profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation.
• Required for certain job profiles: Drivers who operate commercial motor vehicles… (extended text omitted for brevity).

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated workforce. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.