FPGA Verification Engineer II Verified today

About the Role

CesiumAstro is seeking an FPGA Verification Engineer II to join our team in El Segundo, CA. You will contribute to the development and deployment of FPGA verification infrastructure for our leading-edge phased array communication systems serving satellites, spacecraft, and aerospace platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and implement FPGA and digital design simulation, verification and emulation infrastructure.
• Develop, maintain and deploy continuous integration and regression testing infrastructure.
• Design state-of-the-art UVMf-based top-level and module-level testbenches using block-to-top best practices, including control and data plane stimulation with VIP and SystemVerilog DPI-C integration with MATLAB and Python numerical models.
• Lead development of reusable custom VIP modules.
• Train and mentor engineers on UVMf testbench usage and modern FPGA/digital design approaches. Work with modeling and scientific staff to implement DPI-C dataplane verification interfaces into existing tools.
• Support Lead Verification Engineer in evaluating FPGA and digital design processes, with focus on Xilinx TLM models and QEMU-RP integration.
• Collaborate with vendors to define requirements for future simulation model deliverables.
• Maintain knowledge of industry best practices in FPGA and digital design methodologies.
• Work with engineering leadership to evaluate and implement process improvements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (BS) or Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering.
• Minimum 2 years industry experience in verification and automation.
• Knowledge of FPGA digital design verification techniques including VHDL, Verilog, SystemVerilog, C/C++, SystemC, UVM/UVMf, DPI-C, TLM, Formal CDC and functional analysis, QEMU and VIP.
• Understanding of digital design automation infrastructure including CI, regression testing and HIL testing.
• Competency with Linux.
• Knowledge of Xilinx FPGA development tools.

Employment and Benefits

Full-time position. CesiumAstro offers stock options and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans.

Eligibility

To conform with US Government Space Technology Export Regulations, applicant must be a US citizen, lawful permanent resident, conditional resident, asylee or refugee, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the US Department of State.