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BLN24

Business Analyst - Verification Engineer

Mclean, VA · On-site

$60K/yr

Business Analyst - Verification Engineer (QA) Company: BLN24 About Us: We find strength in teamwork ... Support human-level validations for Gen-AI led test-driven design processes. * Ensure AI-generated ...

Geologics

Digital Design Engineer

Manassas, VA · On-site

$67/hr

Digital Design Engineer Client: Defense-Aerospace Hourly Rate: up to $67/hr W2, non-benefited ... Responsible for definition, design, verification and documentation * Determines architecture ...

Geologics

Digital Design Engineer

Manassas, VA · On-site

$67/hr

Digital Design Engineer Client: Defense-Aerospace Hourly Rate: up to $67/hr W2, non-benefited ... Responsible for definition, design, verification and documentation * Determines architecture ...

Acquisition NexGen

Digital Design Engineer

Manassas, VA · On-site

$136K/yr

Digital Design Engineer Location: Manassas, VA (On-Site) Clearance Required: Active Department of ... Responsible for definition, design, verification and documentation. * Determines architecture ...

Fractile

Physical Design Engineer

Bristol, VA · On-site

$80 - $120/hr

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including logic design, verification, and ... Collaborate with DFT engineers to integrate design‑for‑test (DFT) structures into the physical ...

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How much do vlsi design verification engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for vlsi design verification engineer in Virginia is $147,870.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $134,800.00 and $164,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by VLSI design verification engineers during the verification process?

VLSI Design Verification Engineers often encounter challenges such as managing increasingly complex system-on-chip (SoC) designs, ensuring thorough test coverage, and debugging intricate functional issues. Coordinating with cross-functional teams—like design, software, and validation—is essential to align test plans and resolve ambiguities quickly. Additionally, keeping up with evolving verification methodologies and tools (such as UVM or SystemVerilog) requires a commitment to continuous learning, but offers strong career growth opportunities for those who master them.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a VLSI design verification engineer?

To thrive as a VLSI Design Verification Engineer, you need a solid background in digital logic design, computer architecture, and verification methodologies, typically supported by a degree in electrical engineering or a related field. Proficiency with hardware description languages like Verilog or VHDL, simulation tools such as ModelSim or Synopsys VCS, and familiarity with UVM or SystemVerilog are commonly required. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for identifying design flaws and collaborating with cross-functional teams. These skills and qualifications ensure accurate, reliable chip designs and efficient project execution in the competitive semiconductor industry.

What is the difference between Vlsi Design Verification Engineer vs Vlsi Design Engineer?

AspectVlsi Design Verification EngineerVlsi Design Engineer
Primary FocusVerifying the correctness of VLSI designs through testing and simulationCreating and implementing VLSI chip designs and architectures
Skills & CertificationsHardware description languages (HDL), verification tools, scripting, knowledge of verification methodologiesHDL, digital design, synthesis, timing analysis, and physical design skills
Work EnvironmentDesign teams, verification labs, simulation environmentsDesign teams, synthesis and implementation tools, physical design environments

While both roles require HDL knowledge and work within VLSI teams, the Vlsi Design Verification Engineer primarily focuses on testing and validating designs, whereas the Vlsi Design Engineer is responsible for creating and implementing the actual chip designs.

What is a VLSI design verification engineer?

A VLSI Design Verification Engineer is a specialist responsible for ensuring that integrated circuits (ICs) and systems-on-chip (SoCs) meet their design specifications before manufacturing. They use various verification methodologies, such as simulation, formal verification, and hardware emulation, to identify and fix functional errors in digital designs. Their role is critical in the semiconductor industry to ensure product quality, reduce costly re-spins, and speed up time-to-market. They often work closely with design engineers, using tools like SystemVerilog, UVM, and other verification frameworks.
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Infographic showing various Vlsi Design Verification Engineer job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 41% Full Time, and 59% Contract. Highlights an 74% In-person, and 26% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $147,870 per year, or $71.1 per hour.

Senior FPGA Design & Verification Engineer - TeraWave

Blue Origin

Reston, VA

$156K - $219K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago

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Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 91 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

18th of 72 rated aerospace companies

Job description

Application close date:

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

Blue Origin is pioneering the future of space-based communications with TeraWave, a revolutionary satellite communications network designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6 Tbps anywhere on Earth. This multi-orbit constellation will consist of optically interconnected satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) and medium Earth orbit (MEO), providing enterprise-grade connectivity for critical operations worldwide.

Overview

Blue Origin is seeking a Senior FPGA Design and Verification Engineer to develop the digital signal processing and physical layer implementation for theTerawavenext generationmodem. In this role, you will architect, design, implement, and verify FPGA-based modem and physical layer solutions that enable robust, high-reliability communications for our spacecraft and ground systems.

Using latest generation hardware and modern design methodologies, you will work across the full development lifecycle-from architecture and algorithm mapping through implementation, verification, and hardware bring-up-collaborating closely with systems, DSP/communications, RF, and avionics engineering teams.

Responsibilities

  • Architect and design FPGA implementations of modem and physical layer functions on a SoC FPGA platform.

  • Translate communications system and DSP algorithm requirements into efficient, resource-optimized RTL (VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog).

  • Develop and execute comprehensive verification strategies, including self-checking testbenches, constrained-random verification, and coverage-driven methodologies (e.g., UVM).

  • Perform timing closure, resource optimization, and design implementation for high-performance FPGA and system-on-chip (SoC) platforms.

  • Support integration and hardware bring-up, including lab testing, debug, and validation against system-level performance requirements.

  • Collaborate with DSP/communications engineers to co-design and optimize physical layer algorithms for fixed-point FPGA implementation.

  • Contribute to design reviews, documentation, and design-for-test/design-for-reliability practices consistent with aerospace-grade development.

  • Support radiation-tolerant and high-reliability design considerations for space-based applications.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or above inElectricalEngineering,ComputerEngineering, or equivalent.

  • 7+ years of experience in FPGA design and verification.

  • Strong proficiency in RTL design using VHDL and/or Verilog/SystemVerilog.

  • Experience implementing DSP or communications/modem functions in FPGAs (e.g., modulation/demodulation, FEC, filtering, digitalfront-ends).

  • Proficiency with FPGA development toolchains (e.g., Xilinx/AMDorIntel/Altera) and simulation tools.

  • Experience with verification methodologies including self-checking testbenches and functional coverage.

  • Strong understanding of timing analysis, constraints, and timing closure.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Background in digital communications theory and physical layer design (synchronization, equalization, carrier/timing recovery, link budgets).

  • Experience with system-on-chip (SoC) platforms integrating FPGA fabric and embedded processors.

  • Experience in embedded development in C/C++, or experience writing low level drivers.

  • Experience developing test venue software and hardware infrastructure for hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing environment.


Base Pay Range for:

CA applicants is $156,802.00 - $219,522.45 WA applicants is $156,802.00 - $219,522.45

Other site ranges may differ


Culture Statement

Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.


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Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S.as a refugee or granted asylum.


Background Check

  • Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check
  • Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
  • Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
  • Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

  • Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
  • Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
  • Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
  • Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "Know Your Rights," please see here.


Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us atEEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.


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Blue Origin is a private aerospace manufacturing and suborbital spaceflight services company based in Kent, Washington, USA. Established in 2000 by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, the company operates in the cutting-edge aerospace industry aiming to build a future where millions of people can live and work in space. They develop a variety of technologies, with a focus on reusable rocket systems which significantly reduce the cost of space travel. Blue Origin's core mission is to make this vision come to life by incrementally building on its successes with an ultimate vision of dramatic cost reduction and increased reliance on reusable spacecraft.

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Space research administration

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Kent, WA, US

Year founded

2000

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