Senior Mixed-Signal Verification Engineer

K2 is building the largest and highest‑power satellites ever flown, unlocking performance levels previously out of reach across every orbit. We are hiring a Senior Mixed‑Signal Verification Engineer to own the creation of behavioral modeling and drive mixed‑signal verification methodology from the ground up.

• Develop high‑level behavioral models for analog and mixed‑signal IP (ADCs, DACs, PLLs, LDOs, RF front‑end blocks, biasing, amplifiers, etc.).
• Create abstracted models using Verilog, Verilog‑AMS, or System Verilog.
• 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 a 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 for this role is $160,000 – $230,000 + equity in the company.
• Salary will be based on several factors—including knowledge and skills, education, and experience level.
• Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks.

We encourage you to apply if you meet most of the required or preferred skills. Building a spacecraft unlike any other requires a team unlike any other and non‑traditional career twists and turns are encouraged.

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• 120.15 or otherwise eligible for a federally issued export control license.

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.