Senior FPGA Verification Engineer
Rochester, NY -
- Relocation Assistance Provided
The Company
Our client is one of the largest, successful aerospace, defense and technology innovators in the world. They operate in over 100 countries and provide strategic solutions to the US, in order to protect and defend our freedoms worldwide, with advancing space access, supporting national security, civil service, and transportation safety. Their employees are passionate about their customers and their mission, as they enjoy working with cutting-edge technologies and advancements that are positively impacting our society.
The Job
Our client is seeking Digital Verification Engineers to support their 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. Candidates 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. Candidates will work with cross functional teams to verify FPGA designs for radio product development projects.
Functions
Perform FPGA design verification and validation of embedded electronic communicationAssist in the development of high-level and detailed verification test plans consistent with system requirements and specificationsDevelop 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 goalsDevelop high-level and detailed verification test plans and test benches consistent with system requirements and specificationsWork 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.Qualifications
Education :Bachelor's Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experienceGraduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experienceIn 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 issuesWorking knowledge of Ethernet Standard and design experience related to Ethernet packet processing.Experience with cryptographic algorithms and cryptographic solutions for embedded communication systemsExperience with Mentor Graphics Verification toolsFPGA / ASIC RTL Design experienceProficiency in Object Oriented Programming (C++, JAVA)Proven proficiency in FPGA / ASIC verification using System VerilogWorking knowledge of UVM / OVM methodologyExperience with Advanced Functional Verification tools to report functional coverageExperience with scripting languages (Bash, Perl, Python, Tcl)Familiarity in working within Linux OSFamiliarity 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 environmentsSecurity Clearance
Please be aware this position requires one to be eligible for a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.