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Principal Verification Engineer

CesiumAstro logoCesiumAstro$165,000–$199000/yrAliso Viejo, CA, United StatesFull-timePosted 1mo ago

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About the role

**Please Note: ** To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

This position is with Jariet Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of CesiumAstro. Jariet is developing breakthrough technologies to permit digital communications technology to be applied at micro/mm-Wave speeds using standard CMOS processes. Jariet is well positioned to provide ASIC products into emerging markets in multi-antenna beamforming communications systems and wireless infrastructure as well as digital deployments into microwave point-to-point links and radar systems. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.

The Design Verification team is growing and has a need for a top talent, principal level, ASIC functional verification engineer. The position may also involve team or project leadership. In this role, you will be responsible for the development of leading edge verification methodologies for complex high speed digital communication SoCs.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Design and implement verification test bench infrastructure and test cases for system, chip and block level verification, using the latest tools and SystemVerilog class libraries such as OVM, UVM, and VMM.
  • Implement Pseudo-random and functional coverage verification methodologies.
  • Develop functional test and verification plans.
  • Work closely with the VLSI Design team to plan and implement design verification strategies.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering or related engineering discipline, or a minimum of 8 years of experience with a Masters degree.
  • Proficiency in Pseudo-random and functional coverage verification methodologies.
  • Strong working knowledge of SystemVerilog and its class libraries such as UVM, OVM or VMM.
  • Experience with SVA, PSL, or OVL assertions.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

  • Formal model checking tools (e.g. Cadence IFV, Jasper).
  • Experience with DSP and digital communications.

CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans.

CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.

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