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Assistant Computer Chip Engineer Jobs in Phoenix, AZ

Viasat, Inc.

Senior Design Verification Engineer

Tempe, AZ · On-site

$193K - $290K/yr

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field * Experience with AI and agentic flow methodologies for design verification and chip development * Foundational ...

NXP Semiconductors

Senior DfT Engineer

Chandler, AZ · On-site

$120 - $160/hr

... of the chip (Functional mode, Debug mode, ATPG).2) Gain deep understanding on existing and ... Design, RTL coding, DfT, Computer Architecture, Digital Verification.* Minimum 3 years of ...

Cirrus Logic

Staff Design Verification Engineer

Chandler, AZ · On-site

$133K - $163K/yr

You will be responsible for end-to-end functional verification across block-level and chip-level ... Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

NXP Semiconductors

Senior DfT Engineer

Chandler, AZ

... of the chip (Functional mode, Debug mode, ATPG). 2) Gain deep understanding on existing and ... coding, DfT, Computer Architecture, Digital Verification. * Minimum 3 years of experience in ...

Applied Materials

Supplier Quality Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$116K - $159K/yr

... every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge ... Training other supplier engineers on the supplier audit and evaluation process. * Assist in cost ...

Amat

Supplier Quality Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$116K - $159K/yr

... every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge ... Training other supplier engineers on the supplier audit and evaluation process. * Assist in cost ...

UCT Alumni Association

Engineer II

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

We indirectly touch every semiconductor chip that goes into every smartphone, smart car and device ... Excellent computer skills in the Microsoft Office Suite, with emphasis on Excel. * Prior experience ...

QuantumClean

Engineer II

Phoenix, AZ

We indirectly touch every semiconductor chip that goes into every smartphone, smart car and device ... Excellent computer skills in the Microsoft Office Suite, with emphasis on Excel. * Prior experience ...

Mercury Systems

Senior Substrate Layout Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$97K - $134K/yr

... system * Assist the team beyond specific technical discipline as needed to meet program and ... Experience with 2.5D devices, interposers, substrates, flip-chip, and high-end package design

NEWMARK

Lead Engineer

Phoenix, AZ

$101K - $134K/yr

... blue-chip companies. Combining the platform's global reach with market intelligence in both ... Similar mechanical skill-set as an Assistant Chief but does not oversee additional staff or perform ...

NEWMARK

Lead Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$101K - $134K/yr

... blue-chip companies. Combining the platform's global reach with market intelligence in both ... Similar mechanical skill-set as an Assistant Chief but does not oversee additional staff or perform ...

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How much do assistant computer chip engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for assistant computer chip engineer in Phoenix, AZ is $88,125.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $70,000.00 and $103,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Assistant Computer Chip Engineer vs Hardware Design Engineer?

AspectAssistant Computer Chip EngineerHardware Design Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Electrical Engineering or Computer EngineeringBachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, semiconductor companies, tech firmsDesign firms, semiconductor companies, tech corporations
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in tech and semiconductor industriesUsed in hardware development and chip design sectors
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

The Assistant Computer Chip Engineer typically supports chip development through testing and analysis, often working under senior engineers. Hardware Design Engineers focus on designing and developing the physical architecture of chips. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds and are integral to the semiconductor industry, but they differ mainly in responsibilities and focus areas.

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Infographic showing various Assistant Computer Chip Engineer job openings in Phoenix, AZ as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 80% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 19% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $88,125 per year, or $42.4 per hour.

Senior Design Verification Engineer

Viasat, Inc.

Tempe, AZ • On-site

$193K - $290K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 6 days ago

Viasat rating

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 11 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

78th of 98 rated telecommunications companies

Job description

About us
One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we're on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We're looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.
What you'll do
At Viasat, you will be joining a talented and motivated team of systems engineers, design engineers, and design verification engineers developing cutting edge communications technology with a focus on high quality and time to market.
You will be working in a verification environment utilizing current tools and methodologies such as Universal Verification Methodology (UVM) and new DV AI agentic tools. You will be asked to help evaluate and deploy new technologies for design verification as they become available.
As a Design Verification Engineer, you will be part of a verification team responsible for the full cycle of RTL verification for FPGA and ASIC designs. You will be responsible for:
  • Design verification planning including test plans
  • Testbench development using SystemVerilog/UVM
  • Hands-on debug with the design team
  • Ensuring quality via collection and analysis of coverage metrics including code and functional coverage
  • Managing regressions and compute resources
  • Tool evaluation and license management
  • Responsible for owning and driving technical issues to resolution

The day-to-day
  • Architecting Design Verification environments for ASICs and FPGAs.
  • Working with RTL, System and software engineers to determine appropriate coverage closure for chip designs.
  • Create drivers, monitors, scoreboards, sequences, and model predictors for a variety of interfaces and designs.
  • Maintaining and communicating program schedule and task tracking (Agile Jira based).
  • Debugging failing tests, understanding both the UVM testbench and VHDL/Verilog source code, working closely with the RTL developers.

What you'll need
  • 8+ years Design Verification experience including UVM experience
  • Experience in UVM testbench creation and usage
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field
  • Experience with AI and agentic flow methodologies for design verification and chip development
  • Foundational knowledge of digital logic and timing considerations
  • Attention to detail, ability to follow process and coding guidelines, participate in code reviews and accept feedback
  • Experience with industry standard simulators such as Questa, Xcelium and VCS
  • Proven track record of work in UVM testbench development
  • US citizenship
  • Ability to travel up to 10%
  • Must be able to obtain a secret clearance

What will help you on the job
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to work with a geographically distributed team
  • Object oriented programming experience
  • Familiarity with designing and coding for testbench horizontal and vertical re-use
  • Familiarity with AI coding agents for design verificaiton
  • Ability to work independently, take initiative, and take ownership of tasks and results

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Salary range
$155,500.00 - $246,000.00 / annually.For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $193,500.00- $290,500.00/ annually
At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Learn more about Viasat's comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness at https://careers.viasat.com/benefits.
EEO Statement
Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.

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At Viasat, we're on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate.

Industry

Telecommunications

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Carlsbad, CA, US

Year founded

1986

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