SpaceX

Design Verification Engineer (Silicon Engineering)

SpaceX$125K — $175K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or computer engineering
  • 1+ years of experience with design verification and test bench development
  • Advanced degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering (preferred)
  • Knowledge of verification methodologies such as UVM (preferred)
  • Strong problem-solving and coding skills, especially in Python
  • Experience in constrained random verification (preferred)
  • Ability to work in a dynamic environment with changing requirements

Responsibilities

  • Verify digital ASICs at block and system levels
  • Write and review test plans and develop test harnesses
  • Build SystemVerilog testbench infrastructure for testing designs
  • Execute test plans and run regressions for coverage closure
  • Automate test case generation using Python and MATLAB
  • Contribute to pre-silicon verification and post-silicon validation
  • Play a hands-on role in verifying complex digital designs

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan options
  • Short & long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance and paid parental leave
  • Accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and 10+ paid holidays
  • Eligible for stock options and long-term incentives
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with purchasing discounts
Full Job Description
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 and 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 verification at block and system level
  • Write and review test plans, develop test harnesses and test sequences
  • Develop SystemVerilog testbench infrastructure (both UVM and non-UVM) for testing designs, including DSP blocks
  • Responsible for test plan execution, running regressions, code and functional coverage closure
  • Automate test case generation by using Python and MATLAB programs
  • 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 science or computer engineering
  • 1+ 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
  • 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 AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:
Design Verification Engineer/Level I: $125,000.00 - $145,000.00/per year
Design Verification Engineer/Level II: $140,000.00 - $175,000.00/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.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
  • To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. a7 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. a7 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

About SpaceX

SpaceX is an American aerospace manufacturer and space transportation services company founded in 2002 by entrepreneur Elon Musk. The company designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. SpaceX has developed the Falcon 1, Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Dragon spacecraft. The company was founded with the goal of reducing space transportation costs and enabling the colonization of Mars. SpaceX has achieved several milestones in spaceflight, including the first privately-funded liquid-propellant rocket to reach orbit, the first privately-funded company to send a spacecraft to the International Space Station, and the first privately-funded company to send a human-rated spacecraft to orbit.
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