Sr. ASIC Design Verification Engineer (Silicon Engineering)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options and incentives

Medical, vision and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

SpaceX in Irvine, CA is seeking a Sr. ASIC Design Verification Engineer to develop cutting‑edge ASICs for Starlink deployments worldwide. You will verify digital designs at block and system levels, write test plans, build test harnesses, and drive regressions through to closure.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of verification experience, familiar with UVM/OVM/VMM methodologies, strong OO programming skills, and the ability to adapt in a fast‑paced, space‑flight‑critical environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Responsible for digital ASIC verification at block and system level.
• Write and review test plans, develop test harnesses and test sequences.
• Responsible for test plan execution, running regressions, code and functional coverage closure.
• Contribute towards pre-silicon verification, chip bring‑up and post‑silicon validation.
• Be a hands‑on self‑starter who can execute the steps required to fully verify a complex digital design.

Skills

UVM/OVM/VMM

Python scripting

Object-oriented programming

Test plan development

Test harnesses

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering

Tools

Python

Job description

Irvine, CA

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

SR. ASIC DESIGN VERIFICATION ENGINEER (SILICON ENGINEERING)

At SpaceX we’re leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to millions of users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together. We’ve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink’s potential global impact and are looking for best‑in‑class engineers to help maximize Starlink’s utility for communities and businesses around the globe.

We are seeking a motivated, proactive, and intellectually curious engineer who will work alongside world‑class cross‑disciplinary teams (systems, firmware, architecture, design, validation, product engineering, ASIC implementation). In this role, you will be developing cutting‑edge next‑generation ASICs for deployment in space and ground infrastructures around the globe. These chips are enabling connectivity in places it has previously not been available, affordable or reliable. Your efforts will help deliver cutting‑edge solutions that will expand the performance and capabilities of the Starlink network.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for digital ASIC verification at block and system level
• Write and review test plans, develop test harnesses and test sequences
• Responsible for test plan execution, running regressions, code and functional coverage closure
• Contribute towards pre‑silicon verification, chip bring‑up and post‑silicon validation
• Be a hands‑on self‑starter who can execute the steps required to fully verify a complex digital design

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

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

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Advanced degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering
• Experience with verification methodologies such as UVM/OVM/VMM
• Strong object‑oriented programming knowledge
• Strong problem‑solving and coding skills
• Experience in constrained random verification
• Expertise in developing test plans, implementing coverage models, and analyzing results
• Experience with scripting languages, e.g. Python for automation
• RTL design, chip bring‑up, and post‑silicon validation experience
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed to meet critical milestones

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Pay range:
Design Verification Engineer /Senior: $165,000.00 - $260,000.00 per year

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job‑related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long‑term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long‑term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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