Senior Verification Engineer
Job Description
Senior Verification Engineer to support verification and validation of complex FPGA-based systems for aerospace, defense, and space applications. This role focuses on FPGA verification (VHDL/Verilog), simulation, test strategies, protocols, and certification activities.
Position Summary
The Senior Verification Engineer will develop verification plans, build testbenches, run simulations, and ensure first-pass success of FPGA designs. You will work closely with design, hardware, and software teams while supporting certification and documentation requirements.
Key Responsibilities
● Develop and execute FPGA verification and validation plans, test strategies, and methodologies.
● Create simulation environments, testbenches, and run regression testing.
● Verify designs written in VHDL and support verification using Verilog/SystemVerilog.
● Debug FPGA issues and collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams.
● Work with Xilinx Vivado tools and ModelSim/Questa for simulation.
● Validate high-speed interfaces and protocols including PCIe, 1G/10G Ethernet, and TSN.
● Support DO-254/178C certification activities and documentation.
● Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement of verification processes.
Qualifications
● Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
● 8–15 years of FPGA verification experience.
● Strong expertise in VHDL, with working knowledge of Verilog/SystemVerilog and UVM.
● Proficiency with Xilinx Vivado; experience with Intel Quartus or Lattice Diamond is a plus.
● Experience with ModelSim/Questa and Xilinx ILA.
● Solid understanding of FPGA architecture and digital design.
● Hands-on experience with PCIe, 1G/10G Ethernet, TSN.
● Experience supporting DO-254/178C certification processes.
● Strong debugging, analytical, and communication skills.
Why is This a Great Opportunity
Well-established company, varied product line, many customers, good technology, great work environment, solid benefit package
Employees work 5 days per week onsite. They MAY let an outstanding candidate work from home a couple of days per week.