Senior ASIC Design Verification Engineer - Terawave

About the Role

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Pay

Base Pay Range for CA and WA applicants is $230,398.00 - $322,556.85. Other site ranges may differ.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Basic and supplemental life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Short and long-term disability.
• 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%.
• 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 additional benefits and bonuses based on individual contributions and company results.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Standard Background Check for all positions.
• Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if the role requires access to a military installation.
• Additional requirements for drivers operating Commercial Motor Vehicles, including Drug and Alcohol Testing, DOT physical, and CDL requirements (if applicable).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Merchant Mariner Credential, including pre-employment and random drug testing, as well as DOT physical for certain roles.