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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # FPGA / Hardware Verification Engineer - DO-254 | Melbourne, FL(Onsite Role ) - **Company:** Vastika Inc. - **Location:** Melbourne, FL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $150,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Board Bringup, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Formal Verification, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Routing, Static Timing Analysis, SystemVerilog, Verilog, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Fpga Hardware, Hardware Testing, Code Inspection, Physical Design - **Published:** August 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=3ff8210144295e4d ## About the Role * 8-20 years of relevant FPGA, ASIC, hardware verification, or electrical engineering experience. * Expert-level experience in FPGA / hardware verification. * Strong hands-on experience with SystemVerilog and/or UVM. * Strong experience with FPGA verification through lab testing and/or hardware FPGA design verification testing. * Must have hands-on DO-254 experience. * Strong understanding of hardware verification methodologies, requirements, traceability, and certification processes. * Experience working with aerospace/avionics hardware is highly preferred. * Ability to coordinate effectively with offshore/remote engineering teams. * Ability to provide DO-254 process guidance, documentation guidance, and technical mentorship to verification teams. * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or another relevant STEM discipline., * Experience designing or verifying Xilinx FPGA products. * Experience with VHDL, Verilog, and SystemVerilog. * Experience developing UVM-based constrained-random verification environments. * Experience with static timing analysis, linting, and Clock Domain Crossing (CDC) analysis. * Experience with FPGA synthesis, place-and-route, timing closure, and hardware bring-up. * Experience with Airborne Electronic Hardware (AEH) development and certification. * Experience supporting DAL-A / high-assurance DO-254 programs. * Familiarity with FAA certification processes and Stage of Involvement (SOI) audits is a strong plus., Technical Skills MatrixSkillRequirementFPGA / Hardware VerificationRequired - Expert LevelSystemVerilogRequired / Strongly PreferredUVMRequired / Strongly PreferredFPGA Lab TestingRequired - Alternative verification path acceptableHardware FPGA Design VerificationRequired - Alternative verification path acceptableDO-254MandatoryVHDL / VerilogRequired / PreferredXilinx FPGAStrong PlusUVM Constrained RandomPreferredStatic Timing AnalysisPreferredLint / CDC AnalysisPreferredAerospace / AvionicsStrongly PreferredDAL-A / AEH CertificationStrong PlusFAA SOI ExperienceStrong PlusOffshore Team CoordinationRequiredDO-254 Documentation / Process GuidanceRequiredWhat We're Looking For The strongest candidates will be senior-level FPGA/hardware verification engineers who combine deep technical verification expertise with practical DO-254 aerospace certification experience. Candidates with strong SystemVerilog/UVM backgrounds are ideal. However, candidates with substantial FPGA lab testing and/or hardware design verification testing experience may also be considered if they have strong DO-254 experience. Xilinx FPGA experience is a major plus. Candidates must be comfortable working onsite in Melbourne, FL five days per week and collaborating with both local and offshore engineering teams. ## Description We are seeking an expert-level FPGA / Hardware Verification Engineer with strong experience in SystemVerilog, UVM, FPGA verification, and DO-254 for an aerospace engineering team in Melbourne, FL. The ideal candidate will have deep hands-on experience in hardware/FPGA verification, including lab testing and/or design verification, and a strong understanding of DO-254 processes and certification documentation. The engineer will also work closely with offshore/remote engineering teams, including the India GETC-I site, providing technical direction and DO-254 process guidance to verification engineers and emerging engineers., Key ResponsibilitiesFPGA & Hardware Verification * Develop and execute comprehensive verification strategies for FPGA/hardware designs. * Create and maintain verification environments using SystemVerilog and/or UVM. * Develop testbenches, test cases, functional coverage, assertions, and constrained-random verification methodologies. * Perform FPGA verification through simulation, hardware testing, lab testing, and design verification testing. * Analyze failures, troubleshoot hardware/RTL issues, and work with design engineers to resolve defects. DO-254 Certification * Develop and maintain DO-254-compliant verification and certification artifacts. * Support requirements capture, requirements decomposition, verification planning, traceability, and compliance activities. * Provide technical guidance on DO-254 processes, verification methods, documentation, and certification evidence. * Support high-assurance / DAL-A hardware development and certification activities. * Participate in certification reviews and, when required, support FAA SOI audits. FPGA Development & Analysis * Work with VHDL, Verilog, and SystemVerilog RTL and associated simulation environments. * Support synthesis, placement and routing, timing analysis, and FPGA implementation activities. * Perform static timing, lint, and CDC analysis. * Support FPGA board bring-up, integration, debugging, and laboratory testing. * Collaborate with FPGA designers, systems engineers, hardware engineers, and verification teams throughout the development lifecycle. Technical Leadership & Offshore Coordination * Coordinate with offshore/remote engineering teams, including the India GETC-I site. * Provide technical mentorship to junior and emerging verification engineers. * Establish and communicate verification best practices. * Provide guidance on DO-254 processes, required documentation, verification evidence, and compliance expectations. * Review technical deliverables and ensure verification activities align with project and certification requirements. ## Related Videos - [Creating a routing app with Google Maps API from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/831-creating-a-routing-app-with-google-maps-api-from-scratch) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [A Technical Introduction to Bitcoin's 2nd Layer- The Lightning Network](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/15-a-technical-introduction-to-bitcoin-s-2nd-layer-the-lightning-network) - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [Your next 10x engineer isn't in your city. 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