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SpaceX · 5 days ago

Principal Design Verification Engineer (Silicon Engineering)

SpaceX is a company focused on developing technologies for space exploration and enabling human life on Mars. They are seeking a motivated engineer to develop next-generation ASICs for the Starlink network, working with cross-disciplinary teams to maximize connectivity solutions globally.

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Responsibilities

Responsible for digital ASIC and/or FPGA verification at block and system level
Lead and execute verification test plan, development, and milestones from beginning to end
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

Qualification

Design verificationTest bench developmentVerification methodologiesObject-oriented programmingScripting languagesRTL designDynamic environment adaptabilityProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science
10+ years of experience with design verification and test bench development
10+ years of experience with design verification and test bench development
Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed

Preferred

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

Benefits

Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
Potential discretionary bonuses
Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
401(k) retirement plan
Short & long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Various other discounts and perks
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year
5 days of sick leave per year

Company

SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$11.78B
Key Investors
Korea Investment PartnersIntesa SanpaoloAndreessen Horowitz
2025-12-12Secondary Market
2025-09-10Secondary Market
2025-08-13Secondary Market· $10M

Leadership Team

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Bret Johnsen
CFO
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Charles Kuehmann
VP Materials Engineering
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