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SOC Design Verification Engineer (Silicon Engineering)

SpaceX
Full-time
On-site
Irvine, California, United States
$120,000 - $170,000 USD yearly
Level - Mid-Career

Role Summary

We are seeking a motivated, proactive, and intellectually curious engineer to develop cutting-edge next-generation ASICs for deployment in space and ground infrastructures. This role involves verification of complex digital designs that will enhance the Starlink network's capability.

Experience Level

2+ years of experience in 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.
  • Develop SystemVerilog testbench infrastructure for testing designs.
  • Execute test plans, run regressions, and ensure coverage closure.
  • Automate test case generation using Python and MATLAB.
  • Contribute to pre-silicon verification and post-silicon validation.
  • Be a hands-on self-starter for verifying complex designs.

Requirements

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or computer engineering.

Preferred Skills and Experience

  • Advanced degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering.
  • Experience with UVM verification methodologies.
  • Strong object-oriented programming knowledge.
  • Experience in constrained random verification.
  • Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python for automation.
  • RTL design, chip bring-up, and post-silicon validation experience.
  • Ability to adapt in a dynamic environment.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range: Design Verification Engineer/Level I: $120,000 - $145,000 per year; Design Verification Engineer/Level II: $140,000 - $170,000 per year. Comprehensive benefits include medical, vision, and dental coverage, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off including vacation and sick leave.