Senior ASIC Verification Engineer - Space-Grade Silicon

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX, a leader in space launch and Starlink technology, seeks a Sr ASIC Design Verification Engineer to drive digital verification for next‑gen ASICs used in space and ground systems. You will collaborate across systems, firmware, architecture, design, and validation teams to ensure robust validation from block to post‑silicon stages.

The role emphasizes hands‑on verification, test plan development, and regression execution in a fast‑paced environment, with opportunities to impact Starlink and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering is required.
• Minimum 5+ years of design verification and test bench development experience.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for digital ASIC verification at block and system level.
• Write and review test plans, develop test harnesses and test sequences.
• Execute test plans, run regressions, and close coverage.
• Contribute to pre‑silicon verification, chip bring‑up and post‑silicon validation.
• Be a hands‑on self‑starter for fully verifying a complex digital design.

Skills

UVM/OVM/VMM

Object‑oriented programming

Python automation

Constrained random verification

Test plan development

Chip bring‑up/post‑silicon validation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering

Advanced degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering

Job description

SpaceX, a leader in space launch and Starlink technology, seeks a Sr ASIC Design Verification Engineer to drive digital verification for next‑gen ASICs used in space and ground systems. You will collaborate across systems, firmware, architecture, design, and validation teams to ensure robust validation from block to post‑silicon stages.

The role emphasizes hands‑on verification, test plan development, and regression execution in a fast‑paced environment, with opportunities to impact Starlink and