Senior FPGA Verification Engineer - UVM Architect

Job Title

Senior FPGA Verification Engineer - UVM Architect

Role Summary

Lead the design and implementation of UVM/SystemVerilog verification environments for safety- and mission-critical FPGA designs. This is a hands-on technical leadership role that combines testbench architecture, verification strategy, and mentoring across programs.

Remote role (U.S.-based). U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency required; occasional travel.

Experience Level

Senior-level. Typical experience: 8–12+ years in FPGA or ASIC verification and leadership roles.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include ownership of verification architecture, execution, and closure.

• Design and develop SystemVerilog/UVM verification environments for FPGA designs (agents, drivers, monitors, scoreboards, sequences).
• Define verification strategy, test plans, and coverage goals; drive functional, code, and assertion coverage closure.
• Create self-checking simulations using predictors and coverage-based testing.
• Support simulation and emulation workflows and debug complex issues across tools and platforms.
• Support DO-254 verification activities: requirements traceability, test evidence, and audits.
• Review and improve existing verification environments and processes; mentor and guide other engineers on best practices.
• Collaborate closely with design, systems, and program teams to ensure verification aligns with system requirements.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and constraints are listed first; followed by desirable skills.

• Must-have: 8+ years in FPGA or ASIC verification with proven leadership experience.
• Must-have: Strong hands-on SystemVerilog and UVM experience; building reusable UVM testbenches and environments.
• Must-have: Experience with simulation and debugging using tools such as QuestaSim, VCS, or equivalent; coverage-driven verification expertise.
• Must-have: Practical understanding of RTL design and hardware interfaces; ability to create self-checking tests and predictors.
• Must-have: Experience with DO-254 or other safety-critical standards and associated verification activities.
• Must-have: U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (clearance requirement); role is U.S.-based remote.
• Nice-to-have: Emulation experience (Siemens Veloce, Palladium), high-speed interfaces, DOORS or requirements-traceability tools.
• Nice-to-have: Experience in aerospace/defense/regulatory environments and scripting with Python or similar for automation.

Education Requirements

Not specified.

About the Company

Company: Quest Defense Systems Solutions

Aerospace and defense engineering firm delivering mission-critical aerospace and defense systems, specializing in FPGA and safety-critical design and verification. With over 25 years of industry experience, Quest Defense Systems Solutions provides engineering, systems integration, and program support for regulated and mission-critical programs.