Senior ASIC Design Verification Engineer, Silicon Engineering

Job Title

Senior ASIC Design Verification Engineer, Silicon Engineering

Role Summary

Develop and execute verification for complex digital ASICs used in Starlink space and ground systems. Work cross-functionally with systems, firmware, architecture, design, validation, and product engineering teams to deliver silicon that meets performance and reliability requirements.

Experience Level

Senior — requires 5+ years of experience in ASIC design verification and testbench development.

Responsibilities

Verify digital ASIC designs from block level through system integration; develop and run test plans and regressions; support pre-silicon and post-silicon activities.

• Perform 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 drive code and functional coverage closure.
• Contribute to pre-silicon verification, chip bring-up, and post-silicon validation.
• Debug functional issues across RTL, verification environments, and silicon.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to resolve design and verification issues.

Requirements

Must-have skills are listed first; preferred skills follow.

• Must-have: 5+ years of experience in design verification and testbench development for digital ASICs.
• Must-have: Proven ability to write and execute test plans, run regressions, and achieve coverage closure.
• Must-have: Hands-on experience verifying complex digital designs at block and system levels.
• Must-have: Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed to meet critical milestones.
• Must-have: Must meet ITAR eligibility (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or eligible for Department of State authorization). See ITAR information.
• Preferred / Nice-to-have: Experience with verification methodologies such as UVM, OVM, or VMM.
• Preferred / Nice-to-have: Constrained-random verification and coverage-driven verification experience.
• Preferred / Nice-to-have: Strong object-oriented programming and scripting skills (e.g., Python) for automation.
• Preferred / Nice-to-have: RTL design experience, chip bring-up, and post-silicon validation experience.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering required. Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in electrical or computer engineering is preferred.

About the Company

Company: SpaceX

Headquarters: Hawthorne, California, United States

SpaceX is focused on developing space technologies to enable human exploration of Mars and beyond. The company is known for its advancements in rocketry and its Starlink satellite constellation, which delivers high-speed internet globally.