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Principal Design Verification Engineer (Silicon Engineering)

SpaceX’s Starlink team is designing and deploying high-performance satellite and ground ASICs to expand global connectivity. They seek an experienced, proactive Principal Design Verification Engineer to lead digital ASIC/FPGA verification efforts across pre-silicon, bring-up, and post-silicon validation, collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver flight- and mission-capable silicon.

Skills

  • Extensive experience in design verification and testbench development for digital ASICs/FPGAs
  • Proficiency with verification methodologies and constrained-random verification
  • Strong object-oriented programming and scripting skills (automation with Python preferred)
  • Experience with coverage-driven verification and developing verification plans
  • Hands-on familiarity with RTL design, chip bring-up, and post-silicon validation

Responsibilities

  • Lead and execute block- and system-level digital ASIC/FPGA verification and verification plans
  • Develop and maintain verification testbenches, directed and constrained-random tests, and coverage models
  • Drive pre-silicon verification activities and coordinate chip bring-up and post-silicon validation
  • Define verification milestones, analyze coverage/results, and prioritize closure activities
  • Collaborate across systems, firmware, architecture, design, and product engineering teams
  • Mentor and guide other engineers on verification methodology and best practices

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science (required)
  • Advanced degree in EE or CE preferred

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan and short/long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance and paid parental leave
  • Eligible long-term incentives (stock, options, or cash awards) and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • 3 weeks paid vacation, 10+ paid holidays, and 5 days sick leave for exempt employees
  • Various employee discounts and perks
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