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This role requires proven experience owning end-to-end pre-silicon verification from planning ... Experience collaborating with Design, Architecture, Firmware, and Post-Silicon teams * Experience ...

Design Verification Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$134K - $164K/yr

Design Verification Engineer ID: 1063 Location: Austin, TX More about this job > Description Design ... Replicate functional issues found in external environments or post-silicon; review/enhance tests to ...

Senior Design Verification Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$134K - $164K/yr

Senior Design Verification Engineer ID: 1061 Location: Austin, TX More about this job > Description ... Replicate functional issues found in external environments or post-silicon; review/enhance tests to ...

Design Verification (DV) Engineer

Mountain View, CA · On-site

$160K - $195K/yr

About the role We're looking for an experienced Design Verification engineer with at least 5 years ... post-silicon bring-up Compensation Final offers depend on level, location, and skills relevant to ...

Design Verification Engineer

Austin, TX

$134K - $164K/yr

Design Verification Engineer ID: 1058 Location: Austin, TX More about this job > Description Design ... Replicate functional issues found in external environments or post-silicon; review/enhance tests to ...

Senior Design Verification Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$134K - $164K/yr

Senior Design Verification Engineer ID: 1064 Location: Austin, TX More about this job > Description ... Replicate functional issues found in external environments or post-silicon; review/enhance tests to ...

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Principal Design Verification Engineer (Silicon Engineering)

Irvine, CA • On-site

SpaceX
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing • 1 - 5K employees

$210K - $335K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 8 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Develop and execute verification test plans for digital ASIC and FPGA designs at block and system level.

  • Contribute to pre-silicon verification, chip bring-up, and post-silicon validation activities.

  • Perform hands-on verification of complex digital designs to ensure functionality and correctness.


SpaceX rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 152 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

PRINCIPAL 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 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 and/or FPGA verification at block and system level
  • Lead and execute verification test plan, development, and milestones from beginning to end
  • 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 designs

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science
  • 10+ years of experience with design verification and test bench development
  • 10+ 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 / Principal: $210,000.00 - $335,000.00/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 & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.


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Aerospace product and parts manufacturing, data services, guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing and satellite telecommunications

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Hawthorne, CA, US