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Principal DFT Engineer (Silicon Engineering)

SpaceX· Silicon Engineering
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Irvine, CA$210k - $340kFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Principal DFT Engineer role at SpaceX focusing on design-for-test (DFT) architecture, ATPG, and integration of DFT fabrics for next-generation ASICs in SpaceX's Starlink program.

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
  • Run and debug non-timing and SDF annotated gate level simulations
  • Develop test scripts, automate processes, and analyze data using programming languages such as Perl, Python, Tcl, or C+

Qualifications

  • 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

Skills

Required:DFT architecture design and optimizationATPGRTL/Gate-level DFT integrationScripting and programming

Benefits

  • long-term incentives, stock or long-term cash awards
  • potential discretionary bonuses
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • short and long-term disability insurance
  • life insurance
  • paid parental leave
  • vacation and paid holidays
  • paid sick leave per company policy
Last updated Aug 5, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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