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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # ASIC Engineer - Early Career - **Company:** Blue Origin - **Location:** Van Horn, TX, United States - **Salary:** $129,032.0 - $180,644.0 - **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position - **Skills:** Biometrics, Boolean Algebra, Code Coverage, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Desktop Publishing, Logic Synthesis of Circuits, Microprocessors, Electronic Design Automation, Perl (Programming Language), Formal Verification, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Github, Python (Programming Language), Specman, SystemVerilog, Tcl (Programming Language), Verilog, Scripting, Application Specific Integrated Circuits - **Published:** August 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18030259?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18030259%2FAsic-Engineer-Early-Career-Texas-Van-Horn ## About the Role * BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field (completed or in final year) * 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: * 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) ## Description * 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, Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S.as a refugee or granted asylum. 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