Quest Defense · 1 month ago
FPGA Verification Engineer - UVM Architect
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $180K/yr
8+ years expQuest 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 hands-on technical leadership role, you will guide strategy, mentor engineers, and improve verification execution across programs.
Information Technology
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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 building UVM verification environments (SystemVerilog), including agents, drivers, monitors, and scoreboards
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
Experience with DO-254 or other safety-critical standards
U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident required
Preferred
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
Benefits
$5000 sign on bonus
Competitive compensation
Employer-matched 401(k)
Certification assistance
Clear opportunities for advancement
Competitive pay, comprehensive medical/dental/life and disability coverage
401(k) with employer match
Professional development support
Flexible, friendly workplace
Company
Quest Defense
QuEST Defense is a global engineering services company.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Nicola Williams (Niki)
Senior Talent Partner
Terri Leija
Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer
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