FPGA Verification Engineer II Verified today

CesiumAstro · Austin, TX · Electronics · first seen 2026-09-24

About the Role

CesiumAstro develops communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and aerospace platforms. We are seeking an FPGA Verification Engineer II to join our team in Austin, TX.

What You Will Do

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

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering.
  • Minimum 2 years of industry experience in verification and automation.
  • Knowledge of FPGA digital design verification: 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 Details

Full-time position. Compensation and benefits determined based on role, experience, and key skills. Benefits include company stock options, health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability, and retirement plans.

Clearance Note: To comply with U.S. Government Space Technology Export Regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, conditional resident, asylee, or refugee, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.