FPGA Design Engineer

Job Description: Salary could be up to $165k

Our defense client is seeking digital verification engineers to support our development of secure tactical communication products. The candidate will function primarily in an FPGA verification role, working in a cooperative team environment to verify and test embedded FPGA firmware for radio communication systems. Successful candidates must have familiarity with a coverage-driven verification methodology from planning through closure as well as knowledge of industry standard interfaces. Candidate will be required to analyze requirements, create test specifications/plans, write tests in System Verilog within a UVM test bench framework, and verify designs meet requirements. Candidate will work with cross functional teams to verify FPGA designs for radio product development projects.

Essential Functions:

Perform FPGA design verification and validation of embedded electronic communication

Assist in development of high-level and detailed verification test plans consistent with system requirements and specifications
Develop self-checking test benches for FPGA design verification and validation using System Verilog.
Develop Agents, Test sequences, Cover groups, Predictors, Scoreboards.
Develop randomized and directed tests to achieve closure on functional coverage and provide feedback to team to reach functional coverage goals
Develop high-level and detailed verification test plans and test benches consistent with system requirements and specifications
Work with cross functional teams as needed to define and verify product and design requirements.
Prepare design and implementation reviews. Present technical briefings and status to internal and external customers.
Active SECRET Clearance

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience developing and verifying FPGA/ASIC based embedded system solutions.

Preferred Additional Skills:

Demonstrated ability to analyze and debug FPGA firmware and related hardware issues
Working knowledge of Ethernet Standard and design experience related to Ethernet packet processing.
Experience with cryptographic algorithms and cryptographic solutions for embedded communication systems
Experience with Mentor Graphics Verification tools
FPGA/ASIC RTL Design experience
Proficiency in Object Oriented Programming (C++, JAVA)
Proven proficiency in FPGA/ASIC verification using SystemVerilog
Working knowledge of UVM/OVM methodology
Experience with Advanced Functional Verification tools to report functional coverage
Experience with scripting languages (Bash, Perl, Python, Tcl)
Familiarity in working within Linux OS
Familiarity with industry standard interfaces (Ethernet, AXI, SPI)
Solid technical writing skills and ability to communicate complex technical concepts/solutions both inside and outside of the organization.
Highly motivated, self-starter, who works well in team environments
Our client offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Full-time
Benefits - Full
Relocation Assistance Available - Possible for ideal candidate