[Hiring] FPGA Verification Engineer - UVM Architect @Quest Defense Systems & Solutions

Role Description

Build the verification systems behind mission-critical FPGA designs as a Senior FPGA Verification Engineer (UVM / SystemVerilog / DO-254). This is a hands-on technical leadership role where you’ll own how verification is done—from testbench architecture to coverage closure—while helping teams deliver reliable FPGA designs used in real-world aerospace applications.

• 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

Qualifications

• 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

Requirements

• 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

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive medical/dental/life and disability coverage
• 401(k) with employer match
• Professional development support
• Flexible, friendly workplace