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title: 'Senior Verification Engineer at AST SpaceMobile'
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# Senior Verification Engineer at AST SpaceMobile

- **Company:** AST SpaceMobile
- **Location:** Riga, Latvia
- **Posted:** 2026-08-04
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-05
- **Apply:** https://ast-science.com/company/careers/?gh_jid=4721056005

## Job description

AST SpaceMobile is building the first and only global cellular broadband network in space to operate directly with standard, unmodified mobile devices based on our extensive IP and patent portfolio and designed for both commercial and government applications. Our engineers and space scientists are on a mission to eliminate the connectivity gaps faced by today’s five billion mobile subscribers and finally bring broadband to the billions who remain unconnected.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior FPGA Verification Engineer with 6-9 years of experience to design, develop, and execute comprehensive verification strategies for complex FPGA designs. This role requires strong hands-on expertise in SystemVerilog and UVM, testbench architecture, and cross-functional collaboration with design and system teams.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and maintain SystemVerilog/UVM-based verification environments for FPGA block-level and top-level designs.
- Create and execute verification plans, directed and constrained-random test scenarios, assertions, and functional coverage.
- Perform simulation-based verification of FPGA designs using industry-standard simulators.
- Drive debug and root-cause analysis of functional issues and work closely with FPGA RTL designers.
- Integrate and maintain VIPs, scoreboards, checkers, and reference models.
- Support FPGA bring-up, validation, and debug activities on FPGA platforms and evaluation boards.
- Review FPGA RTL, verification code, and test plans to ensure quality and completeness.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to FPGA verification best practices.
- Support regression runs, coverage closure, and release signoff.

## Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

Experience:

6-9 years of hands-on experience in functional verification.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Familiarity with cadence tools like Xcelium.
- Familiarity with Xilinx Vivado.
- Experience with hardware/software co-verification.
- Knowledge of high-speed interfaces (AXI, AXI‑Stream, DDR, SPI).

Soft Skills:

- Strong analytical and debugging skills.
- Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Self-driven with the ability to own verification tasks end-to-end.
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Technology Stack:

- Languages: SystemVerilog, Verilog, VHDL (working knowledge).
- Verification Methodology: UVM.
- Simulation Tools: Xcelium, Questa, VCS.
- FPGA Tools: Xilinx Vivado.
- Debug Tools: SimVision.
- Scripting: Python, Tcl, Shell.
- Version Control: Git.

Physical Requirements

- Ability to work in a standard office environment.
- Ability to use a computer for extended periods.
- Occasional lab work for FPGA bring-up and debug.

This job description may not be inclusive to the duties and responsibilities listed. Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time or the scope of the job may change as needed by business demands. AST SpaceMobile is an Equal Opportunity, at will Employer; employment 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.

## About AST SpaceMobile

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: AST SpaceMobile is building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network accessible directly by standard, unmodified smartphones.
- **Entity Type**: Public (Nasdaq: ASTS)
- **Headquarters**: Midland, Texas, USA
- **Founded**: 2017
- **Founders**: Abel Avellan

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Space-based telecommunications / Satellite broadband
- **Target customers**: B2B (mobile network operators), B2C (indirectly through MNOs), and government/defense agencies
- **Mission**: To eliminate connectivity gaps faced by today’s nearly six billion mobile subscribers and bring broadband to the billions who remain unconnected using a space-based cellular network.

## Products & Services
- **[SpaceMobile Network]**: A space-based cellular broadband network that delivers 4G/5G connectivity directly to standard smartphones without any hardware modifications, apps, or software updates.
- **[BlueBird Satellites]**: The company’s commercial satellite constellation, designed to provide full broadband coverage globally. BlueBird satellites are among the largest commercial communications arrays in low Earth orbit.
- **[BlueWalker 3]**: The prototype satellite used to demonstrate world-first voice, 5G, and video calls from space to ordinary phones.
- **[Government & Defense Solutions]**: Tailored connectivity for tactical and public safety applications (e.g., FirstNet tests, government contracts).

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Market capitalization exceeded $8 billion as of August 2024 (stock price ~$38.60). More recent figures are not publicly available but the company has raised over $2 billion as of Q2 2025.
- **Key Metric (Total Funding)**: Over $2 billion raised (debt and equity) as of Q2 2025.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Vodafone, Rakuten, American Tower, Samsung Next, Cisneros, Google (product partnership), AT&T, Verizon, FirstNet Authority.
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Partnerships with nearly 60 mobile network operators covering ~3 billion combined subscribers.
  - Successfully completed first VoLTE voice calls, video calls, and 5G data connections using standard smartphones via satellite.
  - First public safety tests on FirstNet (Jan 2024) and first activation for government defense use cases (June 2025).
  - Commercial contract with Vodafone through 2034 for Europe and Africa.
  - 578 employees as of 2024; expanding manufacturing and office footprint globally.

## Competitive Advantages
- **First-mover**: Only company offering direct-to-smartphone satellite broadband with no specialized hardware or software required.
- **Patent Moat**: Over 3,800 patents and pending claims protecting proprietary technology.
- **MNO Integration**: Deep partnerships with major global operators enable seamless integration with existing terrestrial networks.
- **Satellite Scale**: BlueBird satellites feature large phased-array antennas (BlueWalker 3 array is 693 sq ft), providing a field of view over 300,000 sq miles.

## Strategic Focus
- **Constellation Deployment**: Rapidly launching and operationalizing the BlueBird satellite fleet to start generating significant commercial revenue.
- **Global Coverage Expansion**: Targeting full service across multiple continents, with a focus on remote and underserved regions.
- **Government & Defense**: Broadening contracts for secure, tactical connectivity.
- **Technology Advancement**: Continued R&D on next-generation satellite capabilities and network optimization.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Fast-growing company with a startup mindset; employees are encouraged to wear many hats and tackle meaningful challenges.
- **Global Presence**: Offices in Midland (TX), Homestead (FL), Miami (FL), Lanham (MD), Tel Aviv, Barcelona, Edinburgh, Hyderabad, and other locations.
- **Impact**: Opportunity to work on a historic transformation in global connectivity, directly connecting billions of people.
- **Perks & Environment**: Nearly 500,000 sq ft of manufacturing and office facilities; emphasis on innovation, autonomy, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
- **Career Growth**: Open positions listed on Greenhouse; values proactive, passionate innovators.

## Sources
1. [AST SpaceMobile Official Website](https://ast-science.com)
2. [AST SpaceMobile Company Page](https://ast-science.com/company/)
3. [AST SpaceMobile Careers Page](https://ast-science.com/company/careers/)
4. [AST SpaceMobile Investor Relations](https://investors.ast-science.com/)
5. [Wikipedia – AST SpaceMobile](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AST_SpaceMobile)

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