FPGA Verification Engineer - UVM Architect

QuEST Defense
Phoenix, AZ, United States
3 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
8 years minimum
Compensation
$150,000.0 - $180,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Communications Protocols Software Debugging Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) Hardware Interface Design Python (Programming Language) Requirements Traceability SystemVerilog Scripting Application Specific Integrated Circuits

Job description

  • Lead development of SystemVerilog / UVM verification environments for FPGA designs
  • Build and improve testbenches, agents, scoreboards, monitors, and sequences
  • Define verification strategy, test plans, and coverage goals
  • Drive functional, code, and assertion coverage closure
  • Support both simulation and emulation workflows (Veloce or similar)
  • Review and improve existing verification environments and processes
  • Guide engineers on UVM best practices and debug complex issues
  • Support DO-254 verification activities (requirements traceability, test evidence, audits)
  • Work closely with design, systems, and program teams

Requirements

Do you have experience in Simulation systems?, * 8-12+ years of experience in FPGA or ASIC verification

  • Strong hands-on experience with SystemVerilog and UVM
  • Experience building UVM testbenches and reusable verification environments
  • Background in simulation, debugging, and coverage-driven verification
  • Experience with tools like QuestaSim, VCS, or similar
  • Understanding of hardware interfaces and RTL design
  • Ability to lead technical efforts and guide other engineers
  • Experience building UVM verification environments (SystemVerilog), including agents, drivers, monitors, and scoreboards
  • Ability to create self-checking simulations using predictors and coverage-based testing
  • Basic understanding of register modeling (UVM RAL) and how to test and validate register behavior in simulation
  • Experience with DO-254 or other safety-critical standards

Nice to Have

  • Experience with emulation tools (Siemens Veloce, Palladium, etc.)
  • Knowledge of high-speed interfaces or communication protocols
  • Experience with requirements tools (DOORS) or traceability
  • Exposure to aerospace, defense, or regulated industries
  • Experience with Python or automation scripting

Benefits & conditions

3.33.3 out of 5 stars Phoenix, AZ Remote $150,000 - $180,000 a year, Pulled from the full job description

  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Opportunities for advancement, At QDSS, our advantage is purpose-driven work, collaborative teams, and complex challenges that push boundaries and build lasting impact. You’ll grow your career while contributing to mission-critical programs that demand excellence and shape the future.

What You’ll Find Here

  • Work That Matters - Next-generation, safety- and mission-critical projects where your contributions have real-world impact.
  • Growth That’s Supported - Competitive compensation, employer-matched 401(k), certification assistance, and clear opportunities for advancement.
  • A Culture That Works - A flexible, collaborative, and people-first environment where teamwork, innovation, and balance are valued.

Benefits Include

  • Competitive pay, comprehensive medical/dental/life and disability coverage, 401(k) with employer match, professional development support, and a flexible, friendly workplace.

About the company

At Quest Defense Systems and Solutions, we don’t just build technology - we engineer the future. From next-generation aerospace solutions to cutting-edge defense systems, we tackle the toughest, mission-critical challenges that keep people safe and push the boundaries of innovation. This is where problem-solvers, innovators, and visionary thinkers come together to shape the future. With over 25 years of aerospace and defense engineering expertise, our commitment to delivering high-quality, transformative solutions sets us apart - not just as an industry leader, but as a driving force for impactful change. Together, we’re not just leading the industry - we’re revolutionizing it.

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