FPGA Design Engineer with Security Clearance

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

Permanent