SpaceX Starlink
Principal DFT Engineer (Silicon Engineering)
Palo Alto, CA · Principal
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About the role
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Lead implementation and optimization of DFT architectures, including scan insertion, compression/decompression logic, memory BIST, and logic BIST, leveraging Siemens Tessent tools for RTL and gate netlist DFT implementation
- Own ATPG tools and methodologies, including generating patterns for stuck-at, transition, and path delay fault models, while focusing on pattern compression, diagnosis, and hierarchical test flows. Provide post-silicon testing and validation support
- Responsible for evaluating design readiness for scan insertion through RTL and physical design Scan Design Rule Check (DRC) tools
- Integration and verification of Design for Test (DFT) fabrics and IP within Subsystems
- Develop test scripts, automate processes, and analyze data using programming languages such as Perl, Python, Tcl, or C+
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering or computer science
- 10+ years of experience working with ASICs
- 10+ years of experience in scan insertion and DFT setup, integration and validation
- Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed to meet critical milestones
- 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. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Skills
- Leadership experience driving SOC DFT execution from concept through tapeout and product deployment
- RTL experience to understand, trace and debug RTL connectivity issues as they pertain to DFT
- Ability to solve complex problems including clock domain crossings and power optimization
- Experience with UPF (Unified Power Format), formal verification, and DRC rule checking experience
- Familiar with advanced silicon process and technology nodes for high speed and low power consumption
- Experience working with ATE testers and test teams
- Starlink is the world's largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to millions of users worldwide.
- These chips are enabling connectivity in places it has previously not been available, affordable or reliable.
Compensation
- Level 3: $220,000.00 - $355,000.00
- 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 accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
Benefits
- 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 accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 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.
Company info
- 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.
Equal opportunity
- SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer
- Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.
Visa & Work Authorization
- citizen or national, (ii) U
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