Sr. ASIC Design Verification Engineer (Starshield)

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. SR. ASIC DESIGN VERIFICATION ENGINEER (STARSHIELD) Starshield leverages SpaceX’s Starlink technology and launch capability to support national security efforts. While Starlink is designed for consumer and commercial use, Starshield is designed for government use, with an initial focus on earth observation, communications, and hosted payloads. As an ASIC Design Verification Engineer on the Starshield team, you will be working on advanced development programs in support of U.S. National Security. In this role, you will be developing cutting‑edge next‑generation FPGAs and ASICs for deployment in space and ground infrastructures around the globe. You will work in a highly collaborative and fast‑paced environment, exploring unsolved problems and applying the SpaceX mindset of iterating rapidly to go from design and demo to operational capability at lightning pace. RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for digital ASIC verification at block and system level Lead and execute verification test plan, development, and milestones from beginning to end, 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 to 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 complex digital designs BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science 5+ 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 Team‑player, can‑do attitude and ability to work well in a group environment while still contributing on an individual basis Enjoy being challenged and learning new skills ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary to support critical milestones Willingness to travel for off‑site testing An active clearance may provide the opportunity for you to work on sensitive SpaceX missions; if so, you will be subject to pre‑employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Pay range: Sr. ASIC Design Verification Engineer: $170,000–$235,000 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. Those with an active clearance will receive a 10% differential, up to an additional $15,000 annually. 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 comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may accrue three weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for ten or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law. SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr