DFT Engineer
US$120,000 – US$220,000 / yr base salary
Posted 6 May 2026
Advertised as “Senior DFT Engineer”
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- Expected experience
- 8+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- On-Site
- Contract
- Full-time
- Visa sponsorship
- Not offered
| Base salary | US$120,000 – US$220,000 / yr |
|---|
Field of studyElectrical Engineering (or related)
Study levelMaster's or higher
Ready to make connectivity from space universally accessible, secure and actionable? Then you’ve come to the right place!
E-Space is bridging Earth and space to enable hyper-scaled deployments of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and services. We are building a highly-advanced low Earth orbit (LEO) space system that will fundamentally change the design, economics, manufacturing and service delivery associated with traditional satellite and terrestrial IoT systems.
We’re intentional, we’re unapologetically curious and we’re 100% committed to innovate space-based communications and deliver actionable intelligence that will expand global economies, protect space and our planet and enhance our overall quality of life.
We are seeking a Senior Design-for-Test (DFT) Engineer to join our SoC design team. In this role, you will be responsible for defining and implementing comprehensive DFT strategies across complex digital SoC designs for 5G, IoT, and LEO satellite communications applications. You will ensure robust testability and quality of our silicon from early design stages through manufacturing tests.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
• Define and implement end-to-end DFT architecture and strategy for complex SoC designs, including scan, MBIST, BIST, and JTAG/IEEE 1149.x
• Insert and verify scan chains, compression logic, and test wrappers using industry-standard DFT tools
• Own the full ATPG lifecycle: verification, coverage analysis, pattern generation, and ATE bring-up
• Perform fault simulation and analyze test coverage metrics to meet manufacturing test requirements
• Collaborate with physical design teams to optimize scan chain ordering, routing, and test timing
• Define and implement memory BIST (MBIST) and logic BIST (LBIST) strategies for embedded memories
• Work with ATE teams to develop test programs and validate tester compatibility
• Develop DFT automation scripts and integrate DFT flows into the overall design implementation flow
• Perform DFT sign-off verification and resolve DRC/functional issues related to DFT logic
• Document DFT specifications, methodology guidelines, and test coverage reports
WHAT YOU BRING TO THIS ROLE:
• MS/PhD or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Minimum 8+ years of hands-on experience in Design-for-Test (DFT) for complex digital ASICs or SoCs
• Hands-on experience with industry-standard DFT tools such as Synopsys DFT Compiler, Tessent, or equivalent
• Strong expertise in scan insertion, ATPG pattern generation (stuck-at, transition, IDDQ), and fault simulation
• Experience with compression architectures (EDT, DFTMAX) and advanced DFT techniques