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Principal DFT Engineer (Silicon Engineering)

Austin - 800💼 Full-time🗓 2026-07-30 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead implementation and optimization of DFT architectures for next-generation ASICs deployed in space and ground infrastructures to enable global connectivity.

Role type

Principal DFT Engineer (Silicon Engineering)

Builds

Next-generation ASICs for Starlink satellite and ground systems

Domain

Aerospace / Semiconductor Design

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Scan insertion, ATPG methodologies, memory BIST, logic BIST, Siemens Tessent tools, Perl, Python, Tcl, C+, RTL connectivity debugging, clock domain crossing analysis, power optimization, UPF, formal verification, DRC rule checking, ATE tester integration

Preferred skills

SOC DFT execution leadership, Verilog/SystemVerilog implementation, advanced silicon process nodes familiarity

Technologies

Siemens Tessent, Perl, Python, Tcl, C+, Verilog, SystemVerilog, UPF

Responsibilities

Lead implementation and optimization of DFT architectures including scan insertion, compression/decompression logic, and BIST; Own ATPG tools and methodologies for fault models and test flows; Evaluate design readiness for scan insertion via RTL and physical design DRC tools; Integrate and verify 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

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with strategic oversight

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