Sr Principal ASIC FPGA Verification Engineer

Basic Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 10+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 8 years of job-related experience. Agile experience preferred.  

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS::

 Department of Defense TS/SCI security clearance is preferred at time of hire. Candidates must be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance within a reasonable amount of time from date of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

Primary Job Qualifications:

We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences:

• In-depth experience using RTL simulation tools such as Siemens Mentor Graphics Questa or Modelsim tools or equivalent in a Linux Environment
• In-depth knowledge of System Verilog object oriented programming and the Universal Verification Methodology (UVM)
  • Understands UVM Testbench Architectures 
  • Comfortable using and developing UVM agents, bus functional models
  • Understands different types of coverage, usage of cover classes, cover points, etc
  • Experience with predictive testbench components, functional coverage and assertions
  • Experience with constrained random testing
  • Experience with the Register Abstraction Layer
• Familiarity with requirements-based verification, requirement tracing, and developing requirement verification strategies etc
• Experience with scripting languages such as Linus shell scripts, TCL, Python
• Familiarity with using Formal Verification tools, code coverage, writing waivers etc
• Familiarity with the following are also helpful
  • Questa Verification IP (QVIP)
  • Developing UVM testbenches for designs implemented in Xilinx devices with Xilinx IP and SoCs 
  • AXI protocols, PCIe, Space Wire, and Ethernet interfaces 
  • DSP functions and common signal processing components
  • Familiar with debugging FPGA/ASIC hardware and assisting with HW/SW integration
  • Continuous Integration features of GITLab

Duties and Tasks:• Responsible for definition, design, verification and documentation for ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) and/or FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) developments• Determines architecture, system simulation and detailed design approach• Defines module interfaces and all aspects of device design and simulation• Creates test and simulation plans that establish functional criteria• Verifies test results and analyzes performance• May also review vendor capabilities and simulation tools• Participates in the improvement of the ASIC/FPGA organizational processes• Supports the generation of technical engineering products by using the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the ASIC/FPGA development life cycle• May provide leadership and/or direction to lower level employees• Independently determines approach to solutions• Contributes to the completion of major programs and projects• Plans and executes project tasks for activities described above

General Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:• This candidate must have an ability to operate in a team environment and learn new skills to accomplish the verification goals. • Proficient use and understanding of ASIC/FPGA engineering concepts, principles, and theories• Proficient in the principles and techniques of ASIC/FPGA design and the design process• Keeps abreast of technology trends• Proficient awareness of business objectives and Engineering’s role in achieving• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications• Proficient written and verbal communications skills• Ability to think creatively• Ability to multi-task• Proficient skill in communicating issues, impacts, and corrective actions• Regular contact with senior levels of internal work groups• Works under limited direction• Contact with project leaders and other professionals within the Engineering department and with project teams across the company• Some contact with external customers

Workplace Options:This position is fully on-site or hybrid/flex, as mutually agreed.While o