Senior Engineer (Verification Engineer)

For more than 60 years, Data Device Corporation (DDC) has been recognized as a world leader in the design and manufacture of high-reliability Connectivity, Power, and Control solutions for the Aerospace, Defense, and Space industries. Our dedication to supplying quality products, on-time delivery, and superior support, has contributed to the success of our customers and the critical missions they serve.

This position is 100% onsite at our Bohemia, NY office.

The pay range for this position is between $130,000 and $170,000 annually, and we will rely on previous experience.

This position requires a U.S Person or a person who can qualify for a Department of State or Department of Commerce License.

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Verification Engineer to join our Engineering team. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the functionality, performance, and reliability of FPGA-based designs through a comprehensive verification and validation processes. This position involves developing robust testbenches, creating advanced simulation environments, executing verification suites, and collaborating closely with Design Engineers to achieve first-pass success for FPGA implementations.

Key Position Accountabilities:

• Design and Development: Develop and implement verification plans, test strategies, and methodologies for complex FPGA-based systems.
• Verification and Validation: Execute comprehensive verification processes, including simulation, testbench creation, requirement-based validation and verification per accepted safety standards, and regression testing to ensure design correctness and performance.
• Collaboration: Partner with system architects, hardware engineers, and software developers to define requirements and deliver integrated solutions.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose, debug, and resolve FPGA-related issues, including hardware/software interaction challenges and performance optimizations.
• Documentation: Prepare and maintain detailed documentation of verification processes, design methodologies, and test results to support traceability and knowledge sharing.
• Mentorship: Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and best practices to junior engineers in FPGA design, verification, and validation techniques.
• Planning: Develop project schedules, identify resource requirements, and support product development from concept through release.
• Continuous Improvement: Research, evaluate, and implement new verification tools, techniques, and methodologies to enhance product quality, performance, and development efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering (or related field).
• Experience: 8–15 years of hands-on experience in FPGA verification and development of complex digital systems, utilizing advanced verification techniques and methodologies.
• HDL language & Verification Frameworks: Expertise in VHDL; working knowledge of Verilog, SystemVerilog and UVM for function verification.
• FPGA Design Tools: Proficiency in Xilinx Vivado required; familiarity with Intel Quartus and Lattice Diamond is desirable.
• Simulation & Debug tools: Experience using ModelSim/Questa and Xilinx Integrated Logic Analyzer (ILA).
• Technical Expertise: Solid understanding of FPGA architectures, digital design principles, and high-speed design techniques.
• Protocols: Hands on experience with PCIe, 1G/10G Ethernet, and Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN).
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and debugging skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Certification Process Experience with the DO-254/178C certification process, including all Stages of Involvement (SOI).

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with embedded systems and software development.
• Familiarity with hardware/software co-design and system integration.
• Knowledge of aerospace and military standard and regulation.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. This job description indicates, in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the ADA) expected of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice as required.

Data Device Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all persons in all facets of employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.