SpaceX
Aerospace
PrincipalDFTEngineer(SiliconEngineering)
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“Principal DFT Engineer (Silicon Engineering) at SpaceX. Skills: DFT architectures, ATPG tools, Scan insertion, ASICs. Lead implementation and optimization of DFT architectures. Own ATPG tools and methodologies”
What You'll Achieve.
Maximize Starlink's utility; Deliver cutting-edge solutions; Expand performance and capabilities
Industry & Context.
Solve complex problems; Clock domain crossings; Power optimization
Ability to work extended hours and weekends, ITAR requirements, U. S. citizen or national, U. S. lawful, permanent resident, Refugee, Asylee
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
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
Nice to Have
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 implementation or integration of design blocks using Verilog/SystemVerilog, Experience working with ATE testers and test teams
What You'll Do.
Lead implementation and optimization of DFT architectures
Own ATPG tools and methodologies
Provide post-silicon testing and validation support
Evaluate design readiness for scan insertion
Scan Design Rule Check (DRC) tools integration
Integration and verification of DFT fabrics
Run and debug non-timing and SDF annotated simulations
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work alongside world-class cross-disciplinary teams; Systems teams; Firmware teams; Architecture teams; Design teams; Validation teams; Product engineering teams; ASIC implementation teams
Full Job Description
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. PRINCIPAL DFT ENGINEER (SILICON ENGINEERING) At SpaceX we’re leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to millions of users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together. 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. We are seeking a motivated, proactive, and intellectually curious engineer who will work alongside world-class cross-disciplinary teams (systems, firmware, architecture, design, validation, product engineering and ASIC implementation). In this role, you will be developing next-generation ASICs for deployment in space and ground infrastructures around the globe. These chips are enabling connectivity in places it has previously not been available, affordable or reliable. Your efforts will help deliver cutting-edge solutions that will expand the performance and capabilities of the Starlink network. 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 o
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