Senior Verification Engineer

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.

The Senior Verification Engineer will develop verification plans, build test benches, 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.

• Develop and execute FPGA verification and validation plans, test strategies, and methodologies.
• Create simulation environments, test benches, and run regression testing.
• Verify designs written in VHDL and support verification using Verilog/System Verilog.
• Debug FPGA issues and collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams.
• Work with Xilinx Vivado tools and Model Sim/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.

• 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/System Verilog and UVM.
• Proficiency with Xilinx Vivado; experience with Intel Quartus or Lattice Diamond is a plus.
• Experience with Model Sim/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.

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.