Senior Mixed-Signal Behavioral Modeling Engineer

K2 Space Corporation is a pioneering company in the satellite industry, focused on building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown. The Senior Mixed-Signal Behavioral Modeling Engineer will be responsible for creating behavioral models and driving mixed-signal verification methodology, playing a crucial role in the development of advanced mixed-signal SoCs for powerful satellites.

Responsibilities:

• 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 SystemVerilog
• Develop regression infrastructure and mixed-signal testbenches 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

Requirements:

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in analog/mixed-signal modeling and/or AMS verification
• Hands-on experience with SystemVerilog, 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