Senior ASIC Verification Engineer — Silicon Innovation

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Long-term incentives

401(k) retirement plan

Health, vision, dental insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

SpaceX in Redmond, WA is seeking a Sr. ASIC Design Verification Engineer to verify digital ASICs for Starlink hardware and space‑grade systems. You will work with cross‑functional teams to ensure robust pre‑, post‑silicon verification.

Requires 5+ years in design verification, test bench development, and UVM/OVM/VMM experience; strong Python, RTL bring‑up, and problem‑solving skills. SpaceX offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering required.
• 5+ years of design verification and test bench development experience required.
• Experience with verification methodologies such as UVM/OVM/VMM.
• Strong problem-solving and coding skills expected.

Responsibilities

• Verify digital ASIC at block and system level.
• Write and review test plans; develop test harnesses and test sequences.
• Execute test plans; run regressions; close coverage and regression cycles.
• Contribute towards pre-silicon verification, chip bring-up and post-silicon validation.
• Collaborate with cross‑disciplinary teams to verify complex digital designs.

Skills

Design verification

Test bench development

UVM/OVM/VMM

Python scripting

RTL design / bring-up

C++/experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering

Advanced degree in EE/CE

Tools

Simulation tools (Mentor/Cadence)

Job description

SpaceX in Redmond, WA is seeking a Sr. ASIC Design Verification Engineer to verify digital ASICs for Starlink hardware and space‑grade systems. You will work with cross‑functional teams to ensure robust pre‑, post‑silicon verification.

Requires 5+ years in design verification, test bench development, and UVM/OVM/VMM experience; strong Python, RTL bring‑up, and problem‑solving skills. SpaceX offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.