ASIC Design Verification Engineer (Space)

TL;DR

ASIC Design Verification Engineer (Space): Verifying the functionality, performance, and robustness of custom silicon designs for high-power satellite platforms with an accent on SystemVerilog/UVM testbench development and coverage closure. Focus on driving constrained-random testing strategies, managing simulation environments, and collaborating across architecture and RTL teams to ensure first-generation silicon success.

Location: Must be based in Seattle, WA (Onsite)

Salary: $130,000 – $200,000

Company

A Series C space startup building the largest and highest-power satellite platforms for missions from LEO to deep space.

What you will do

• Develop and execute verification plans for block-level, subsystem-level, and full-chip environments.
• Build SystemVerilog/UVM test benches including agents, monitors, scoreboards, and coverage models.
• Implement SystemVerilog Assertions (SVA) and integrate formal verification.
• Drive constrained-random and directed testing to validate functionality and stress scenarios.
• Run simulations, triage failures, and collaborate with RTL designers on root-cause analysis.
• Manage regression testing, simulation farms, and CI pipelines for fast debug iterations.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Person (citizen, permanent resident, or protected individual) due to ITAR regulations.
• B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in ASIC/SoC verification.
• Solid understanding of SystemVerilog, digital logic, and hardware verification flows.
• Proficiency with simulation tools (VCS, Xcelium, Questa) and waveform debug (Verdi, SimVision).
• Experience with test planning, testbench development, and coverage analysis.

Nice to have

• Experience with UVM-based testbench development and regression management.
• Familiarity with developing and integrating reference models.
• Understanding of RTL design flows and industry standard interfaces (APB/AHB/AXI).
• Experience in space, telecom, or RF/digital mixed systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Equity in the company.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off and paid parental leave.
• Life insurance and other perks.
• Fast-paced, high-ownership environment in a groundbreaking space startup.