ASIC Engineer
Blue Origin
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to Verilog/SystemVerilog design and verification of digital blocks within larger SoCs
- Support module-level and subsystem-level verification using SystemVerilog/UVM
- Write test plans and functional coverage definitions under guidance from senior team members
- Assist with CDC/RDC/LINT checks and clean-up
- Participate in code coverage and functional coverage closure activities
- Help develop assertions, protocol monitors, and scoreboards for testbenches
- Support integration and verification of external IP (e.g., bus fabrics, standard interfaces)
- Learn and apply industry-standard verification methodologies (UVM, formal verification basics)
- Debug RTL and testbench issues with guidance from senior engineers
- Document design intent, verification results, and test coverage
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Coursework or project experience with Verilog/SystemVerilog RTL design or verification
- Understanding of digital logic design fundamentals (combinational/sequential logic, FSMs, timing)
- Familiarity with basic verification concepts (testbenches, simulation, coverage)
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Effective communication and ability to work in a collaborative team environment
Desired Skills & Experience
- Academic or internship experience with SystemVerilog/UVM
- Exposure to scripting languages (Python, Perl, Tcl) for automation/tooling
- Coursework or projects involving communications systems, DSP, or FPGA design
- Familiarity with common EDA tools (e.g., VCS, Xcelium, Questa, formal tools)
- Understanding of computer architecture fundamentals (CPUs, bus protocols like AXI)
- Personal projects, capstone work, or research involving digital design/verification (e.g., GitHub repos, senior design projects)
Qualifications
- BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field (completed or in final year)
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision
- 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
- Up to 14 company-paid holidays
- Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for additional benefits and bonuses.