Quest Defense Systems & Solutions, Inc.

aerospace

FPGAVerificationEngineer-UVMArchitect

$150–180k Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States; United States Remote Friendly
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The Brief

“FPGA Verification Engineer - UVM Architect at Quest Defense Systems & Solutions, Inc.. Skills: UVM Architect, FPGA Verification, SystemVerilog, UVM, DO-254. Lead development of SystemVerilog / UVM verification environments for FPGA designs. Build and improve testbenches, agents, scoreboards, monitors, and sequences”

What You'll Achieve.

deliver reliable FPGA designs; coverage closure

Industry & Context.

aerospace
Problems you'll solve

debug complex issues; problem-solvers

Eligibility Requirements

Occasional Travel, U. S. Citizen or Permanent Resident required, Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

8–12+ years of experience in FPGA or ASIC verification, hands-on experience with SystemVerilog and UVM, Experience building UVM testbenches and reusable verification environments, Background in simulation, debugging, and coverage-driven verification, Understanding of hardware interfaces and RTL design, Ability to lead technical efforts and guide other engineers, 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, U. S. Citizen or Permanent Resident required

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

What You'll Do.

Lead development of SystemVerilog / UVM verification environments for FPGA designs

Build and improve testbenches

Define verification strategy

and assertion coverage closure

Support both simulation and emulation workflows

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

Work closely with design

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

collaborative teams; Work closely with design, systems, and program teams

Process & Methodology

Define verification strategy, Define test plans, Define coverage goals

Full Job Description

Immediately Hiring with a $5000 sign on bonus! Build the verification systems behind mission-critical FPGA designs as a Senior FPGA Verification Engineer (UVM / SystemVerilog / DO-254). Open to Senior-Level Engineers stepping into Architect roles Quest Defense Systems & Solutions (QDSS) is hiring a Senior FPGA Verification Engineer to lead the design and build of UVM-based verification environments for complex, safety-critical systems. In this role, 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. This is a hands-on technical leadership role. You’ll still be close to the code, but also guide strategy, mentor engineers, and improve how verification is executed across programs. Location: Remote (U. S. based) Travel: Occasional Clearance: U. S. Citizen or Permanent Resident required What You’ll Do 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 What You Bring 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 bui

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