{"id":652409,"url":"https://alion.io/job/k2-space-senior-dft-engineer-2","title":"Senior DFT Engineer","company":{"id":171840,"name":"K2 Space","domain":"k2space.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/k2-space","size_band":null,"is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Greenhouse","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":95,"open_postings":168,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.012,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":148,"computed_at":"2026-09-24T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Industrial Engineering","role_family":"Industrial Engineering","seniority":"senior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"remote","remote_scope":"stated_countries","remote_scope_basis":"posting_text","remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":[],"countries":[],"hiring_countries":["US"],"hiring_countries_total":1,"salary":{"min":170000,"max":250000,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":250000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":7,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-06-23T23:54:32Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-22","last_verified_at":"2026-09-24T16:56:49Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":92,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":0,"flags":[],"days_open":92},"description":"K2 is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, unlocking performance levels previously out of reach across every orbit. Backed by over $1 billion in total funding from leading investors including Altimeter Capital, ICONIQ, Kleiner Perkins, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Redpoint Ventures, and T. Rowe Price - and with over $1 billion in signed contracts across commercial and US government customers, we're mass-producing the highest-power satellite platforms ever built for missions from LEO to deep space.\nThe rise of heavy-lift launch vehicles is shifting the industry from an era of mass constraint to one of mass abundance, and we believe this new era demands a fundamentally different class of spacecraft. Engineered to survive the harshest radiation environments and to fully capitalize on today's and tomorrow's massive rockets, K2 satellites deliver unmatched capability at constellation scale and across multiple orbits.\nWith multiple launches in 2027 and plans to scale to 100 satellites a year, we're Building Bigger - helping develop the solar system and build toward a Kardashev Type II (K2) civilization. If you are a motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and you're excited about contributing to the success of a high-growth Series D-funded company, we'd love for you to apply.\nThe Role \nWe are seeking a highly experienced Senior Design-for-Test (DFT) Engineer to lead and drive DFT architecture and implementation for complex mixed-signal SOCs. This role requires deep expertise in memory BIST and TAP controller insertion at RTL, scan insertion and ATPG, and test strategy development across digital and mixed-signal domains. You will play a critical role in ensuring high test coverage, manufacturability, and first-pass silicon success while collaborating closely with design, verification, and physical design teams. \nResponsibilities \nDefine and implement DFT architecture for mixed-signal SoCs, including scan, MBIST, LBIST, and boundary scan. \nLead RTL-level DFT insertion, scan chain insertion and optimization, test point insertion, and low-power DFT methodologies. \nOwn ATPG flow development and execution by generating high-quality stuck-at, transition, and path delay test patterns. Drive coverage closure and pattern optimization and debug pattern failure and silicon correlation. \nDevelop and integrate DFT strategies for mixed-signal blocks, including wrapper-based approaches, and analog test interfaces and BIST solutions. \nCollaborate with RTL, DV, and PD teams to ensure clean DFT integration at RTL and gate-level, and timing and physical constraints alignment (scan reordering, compression, etc.). \nDrive DFT verification and signoff, including Scan/ATPG coverage metrics, DRC/Lint checks (DFT rule compliance), gate-level simulation and pattern validation. \nSupport bring-up and silicon debug activities by analyzing tester failures, yield issues, and ATPG pattern correlation with silicon behavior. \nContribute to methodology development, automation, and flow improvements. \nQualifications \nB.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field. \n7+ years of experience in DFT for complex SoCs. \nStrong hands-on experience with RTL DFT insertion (scan, compression, test points), and ATPG tools and flows. \nDeep understanding of scan architectures, compression techniques, fault models (stuck-at, transition, bridging, path delay), coverage analysis and closure strategies. \nExperience with low-power DFT techniques. \nFamiliarity with mixed-signal integration challenges and test methodologies. \nStrong debugging skills across RTL, gate-level, and silicon. \nNice to Have \nExperience with MBIST/LBIST implementation and memory repair flows. \nKnowledge of IEEE 1149.x (JTAG/boundary scan) standards. \nExperience with multi-voltage domain and power-aware DFT. \nExposure to physical design impacts on DFT (scan chain reordering, congestion, timing). \nScripting experience for automation. \nExperience in high-speed interfaces (SerDes) or RF/mixed-signal SoCs. \nPrior involvement in A0 silicon bring-up and yield ramp. \nExperience working in cross-functional, geographically distributed teams. \nCompensation and Benefits:\nBase salary range for this role is $170,000 - $250,000 + equity in the company\nSalary will be based on several factors including, but not limited to: knowledge and skills, education, and experience level\nComprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision/ coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks\nIf you don’t meet 100% of the preferred skills and experience, we encourage you to still apply! Building a spacecraft unlike any other requires a team unlike any other and non-traditional career twists and turns are encouraged!\nIf you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know.\nExport Compliance\nAs defined in the ITAR, “U.S. Persons” include U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (i.e., Green Card holders), and certain protected individuals (e.g., refugees/asylees, American Samoans). Please consult with a knowledgeable advisor if you are unsure whether you are a “U.S. Person.”\nThe person hired for this role will have access to information and items controlled by U.S. export control regulations, including the export control regulations outlined in the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR). The person hired for this role must therefore either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 or otherwise eligible for a federally issued export control license.\nEqual Opportunity\nK2 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.","description_format":"text","description_chars":6028,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":7,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Equity","Life insurance","Parental leave"],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"United States","iso":"US","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Space & Aerospace","Satellite Manufacturing"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-10T20:35:41Z"}],"liveness":{"score":47,"band":"ok","label":"Likely open","p_open":1,"p_active":0.646,"p_room":0.72,"age_days":92,"expected_fill_days":148,"reasons":["conf:1","velocity","win:mid","crowd:brand"],"computed_at":"2026-09-24T05:45:00Z"},"pay":{"stated_usd_annual":250000,"is_top_pay":true},"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/k2-space-senior-dft-engineer-2","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/k2-space-senior-dft-engineer-2.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-09-24T17:55:25Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers"}}