FPGA Engineer

Job Title

FPGA Engineer

Role Summary

Work on verification and on-target testing of FPGA designs for a Digital Control Unit modernization program. The role focuses on simulation, OTT, hardware integration, and DO-254 compliance in a safety-critical environment while collaborating with hardware, systems, and software teams.

Onsite in Cedar Rapids, IA. Compensation range: $140,000 - $165,000. $5,000 sign-on bonus and relocation bonus available for eligible candidates.

Experience Level

Mid-level — 5+ years of FPGA verification experience (SystemVerilog / UVM) expected.

Responsibilities

Primary duties include verification planning, testbench development, simulation, and lab validation.

• Develop and execute FPGA verification plans, procedures, and test strategies.
• Design and maintain UVM-based testbenches, agents, drivers, monitors, scoreboards, and sequences.
• Perform simulation, debug, root cause analysis, and regression testing.
• Support On-Target Testing (OTT), board bring-up, and hardware integration activities.
• Create and maintain DO-254 lifecycle documentation, including requirements traceability and verification evidence.
• Review RTL designs, requirements, and test results for quality and compliance.
• Collaborate with systems, software, and hardware engineers to resolve issues and ensure design readiness.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills, practical experience, and legal eligibility.

• 5+ years of experience in FPGA verification using SystemVerilog and UVM.
• Proven ability to build UVM testbenches and develop agents, drivers, monitors, sequence items, predictors, and scoreboards.
• Experience with simulation debug, assertions, and functional coverage.
• Working knowledge of digital systems, FPGA design methodologies, timing analysis, and hardware debugging.
• Experience in DO-254 regulated environments (DAL A preferred) and requirements-based verification/traceability.
• Familiarity with FPGA development tools such as Xilinx Vivado and version control (e.g., GitLab).
• Experience with requirements tools (e.g., DOORS), change tracking (e.g., JIRA), and board bring-up procedures.
• Strong communication, problem-solving skills, and self-motivation.
• Ability to work hands-on in the lab and collaborate across hardware, systems, and software teams.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.
• Role is onsite in Cedar Rapids, IA; candidates should be located in or willing to relocate.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field is required.

About the Company

Company: Quest Defense Systems & Solutions

Provides engineering and technical services for defense and safety-critical systems, specializing in FPGA/hardware design, verification, systems integration, and modernization programs supporting mission-critical and certified applications.