Senior Mixed-Signal Verification Engineer Seattle, WA

Senior Mixed-Signal Verification Engineer

Seattle, WA

As a Senior Mixed-Signal Verification Engineer at K2 Space, you will own the creation and execution of behavioral models and mixed-signal verification methodology for state‑of‑the‑art mixed‑signal SoCs destined for the company’s high‑power satellites. Your work will directly influence top‑level integration and silicon tapeout success.

Hybrid work: 3 days per week in‑office in Torrance, CA with periodic travel.

• Develop high‑level behavioral models for analog and mixed‑signal IP (ADCs, DACs, PLLs, LDOs, RF front‑end blocks, biasing, amplifiers, etc.).
• Develop regression infrastructure and mixed‑signal test benches enabling co‑simulation (digital + analog).
• Integrate AMS models into digital verification environments (UVM‑based).
• Define and build the mixed‑signal verification methodology for top‑level SoC and subsystem verification.
• Support architectural exploration through early‑phase modeling and system‑level simulations.
• Collaborate with analog/RF designers to capture real‑world analog behaviors and map them into accurate behavioral abstractions.
• Work with digital and verification teams to ensure seamless integration of AMS models.
• Provide modeling and verification insights during architectural reviews, PDR/CDR, and silicon bring‑up.
• Act as technical leader and subject‑matter expert.

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in analog/mixed‑signal modeling and/or AMS verification.
• Hands‑on experience with System Verilog, Verilog‑AMS, wreal/RNM, or equivalent modeling languages.
• Strong understanding of analog/mixed‑signal circuits (PLLs, LDOs, ADC/DACs, RF/IF paths, clocking, amplifiers).
• Experience with mixed‑signal co‑simulation environments (Cadence AMS Designer, Synopsys VCS‑AMS, or similar).

• Experience building AMS verification methodologies from scratch.
• Familiarity with UVM‑based verification and digital design flows.
• Knowledge of signal processing theory, RF system modeling, or communication systems.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink, Python modeling, or SystemC‑AMS for high‑level architectural modeling.
• Experience working in cross‑functional, geographically distributed teams.

• Base salary range: $160,000 – $230,000 plus equity.
• Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision, life insurance, paid parental leave, and more.

K2 Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with K2 Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.