Senior Principal FPGA Verification Engineer

Job Title

Senior Principal FPGA Verification Engineer

Role Summary

Lead FPGA verification efforts for complex FPGA SoC designs used in space and other high-reliability systems. Work with electrical and FPGA engineers to develop verification environments, validate partitioned digital systems and advanced FPGA functions, and deliver verified designs for production and R&D programs.

Minimum $15,000 sign-on bonus for external hires. This role supports spacecraft and high-reliability payloads and requires collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

Experience Level

Senior — typically requires 8+ years of related experience (per posting guidance).

Responsibilities

Accountabilities and typical duties for this role include:

• Lead verification efforts for complex FPGA SoC designs and verification teams.
• Develop and execute verification plans using OVM/UVM methodologies and SystemVerilog.
• Verify partitioned digital systems, SOC architectures, digital filters, image processing blocks, and communication interfaces.
• Create and maintain verification environments and testbenches using vendor tools and simulators.
• Collaborate with FPGA and electrical design engineers to flow down requirements and resolve issues.
• Use Xilinx (AMD) toolchains (Vivado/Vitis) and Mentor ModelSim/QuestaSim for verification and debugging.
• Maintain effective working relationships across teams and provide technical leadership and presentations as needed.
• Work on-site three or more days per week and travel between facilities as required.

Requirements

Minimum qualifications, technical skills, and clear constraints for candidates.

• Must-have: U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must-have: 8+ years of related experience in FPGA verification or equivalent industry experience.
• Must-have: Experience with VHDL, Verilog, and SystemVerilog for verification.
• Must-have: Practical experience with UVM/OVM verification methodologies.
• Must-have: Hands-on experience with FPGA toolchains and simulators such as Xilinx Vivado/Vitis and Mentor ModelSim/QuestaSim.
• Must-have: Strong background in electronic systems or embedded systems and high-speed digital design practices.
• Nice-to-have: Experience with PCIe, Ethernet, signal processing/DSP algorithms, cybersecurity for embedded systems, and Mentor Graphics HyperLynx for signal-integrity analysis.
• Nice-to-have: Prior work in space, aerospace, or other high-reliability environments and demonstrated technical leadership in FPGA design.

Education Requirements

BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required. A Master’s degree or Ph.D. may substitute for two years of experience; related technical experience may be considered in lieu of formal education. Degree should be from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

About the Company

Company: BAE Systems

Headquarters: London, United Kingdom

Global defense, aerospace and security company delivering products and services for air, land and naval forces, advanced electronics, cyber and intelligence solutions, and space and mission systems for government and commercial customers.