Senior ASIC Design Verification Engineer Terawave

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. Were 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.

The ASIC Verification Engineer leads verification of complex digital subsystems for next-generation Satellite communication ASICs. This role requires strong expertise in advanced verification methodologies architecture understanding and multi-functional collaboration to ensure robust high-quality silicon.

Responsibilities:

• Lead verification planning and execution for complex blocks or subsystems.
• Develop sophisticated UVM environments reference models scoreboards protocol monitors and assertions.
• Translate architecture and design specifications into comprehensive verification strategies and measurable coverage goals.
• Drive functional coverage closure regression health and verification signoff readiness.
• Identify verification gaps corner cases and high-risk scenarios early in the development cycle.
• Collaborate closely with design systems DFT firmware and physical design teams.
• Review testbench architecture stimulus quality and debug methodologies for technical excellence.
• Mentor junior engineers in verification standard processes.
• Support bring-up emulation prototyping and post-silicon debug activities as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering or related field.
• 8 years of ASIC/SoC verification experience.
• Deep hands-on expertise in System Verilog and UVM.
• Strong understanding of verification planning assertions and coverage closure.
• Experience verifying complex digital control and datapath logic.
• Proven debugging capability across RTL testbench and system interactions.
• Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in Space based communications wireless communications or modem/baseband hardware.
• Experience verifying LDPC/BCH/FEC blocks framing engines beamforming logic or DSP pipelines.
• Familiarity with formal verification tools and methodologies.
• Experience with low-power verification CDC/RDC verification or reset-domain behavior.
• Knowledge of high-speed interface verification and hardware/software interactions.

Base Pay Range for:

CA applicants is $230398.00 - $322556.85 WA applicants is $230398.00 - $322556.85

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Dont 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 youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt 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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Background Check

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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 companys intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the companys results or other factors at the companys sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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Required Experience:

Senior IC