FPGA Verification Engineer Job Cedar Rapids area,Iowa USA,Engineering

Unlock the power of FPGA Engineering with QDSS. We are seeking exceptional individuals to join our elite team as a FPGA Verification Engineer- where your expertise will make an impact that matters. Elevate your career in a company dedicated to excellence and the pursuit of safety and mission success.

QDSS is seeking one FPGA Verification Engineer to support OTT verification for an update program replacing two obsolete FPGAs on a Digital Control Unit.

This is an exciting opportunity to advance old technology to new standards. You will design and implement test fixtures, test tools, and simulations utilized in the development and verification of the system.

This role lets you use advanced technology to solve real-world problems. You'll collaborate with experts, gain valuable experience, and help shape the future of energy. This career offers growth, fulfillment, and the chance to make a real difference as you get in on the ground floor of a new project.

Due to the nature of these roles, applicants must be US Citizen or Permanent Resident/Green Card Holder. This role is onsite in Cedar Rapids, IA.

FPGA Verification Engineer is responsible for:

Primary focus on FPGA planning, requirements development, design/coding, simulation, integration and testing
Preparing design and test specifications, developing test hardware/software, executing informal and formal test campaigns
Own or support PCB board-level designs including schematics, layout, part selection, and documentation
Performing Code Reviews and verifications of Design Specifications and Reports
Support board bring-up and lab integration testing activities
Collaborate closely with systems and software teams to ensure electrical design meets overall system requirements

Required Skills:

Has working knowledge of digital systems, and components, FPGA design methodologies, testing, debugging, root causing and testing methodologies
Experience in design verification and validation
Familiar with DAL-A verification methodologies
Experience with coding conventions, unit testing and integration testing of PLD/FPGA's.
Developing DO-254 related documents including but not limited to requirements, design description, and tracing
Xilinx Vivado Design Suite
Ability to Construct FPGA Test Bench using UVM Components.
Sequence Development
Develop UVM Predictors and Scoreboards to Implement Self-Checking Simulation Tests.
Proficiency in developing UVM Agents, Drivers, Monitors, and Sequence Items.
Proficiency in writing functional coverage and assertions.
I/O Timing Analysis
Must be self-motivated and have initiative
Requires technical problem solving, strong design skills, and communication skills

Desired

Skills:

Troubleshooting/RCCA
Reliability analysis
Thermal analysis
ENV/EMI Test
MFG Test

Technologies and Tools:

System Verilog
UVM
VHDL
System Verilog
VHDL
Git Lab
Vivado
Displays/Video Processing
Safety Critical Design Awareness
DOORS (or similar requirements development tool)
Requirements Based Testing
Change Tracking (JIRA or similar)
Altium PSpice

Physical Requirements & Work Environment:

Mostly Office Environments, Occasional Shop Floor involvement.
Substantial amounts of telephone and computer work.
Heavily Regulated Industries with strict adherence to procedures.
Flexibility to meet business deadlines by staying late or arriving early.
Typical 8 hour days plus lunch / 40 hour weeks / core (required) hours are 9AM to 4PM
Ability to use personal transportation to visit customer locations.
Due to the nature of the work, all candidates must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Full compensation package is based on candidate experience and certifications

Pay Ranges: $140,000 — $165,000 USD

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