FPGA Design Verification Engineer I

Job Description
Picture yourself developing advanced electronic systems deployed to protect members of our armed services on some of the nation's most sophisticated aircraft. Pretty rewarding, right? And now imagine doing that job while working in a fast-paced environment using the industry's latest tools and methodologies, all the while increasing your knowledge, growing your skills, and advancing your career.
BAE is looking for FPGA Design Verification Engineers who can contribute at all levels of a DV effort, whether it's planning and architecture definition, infrastructure development, or test writing and coverage closure. Depending on experience level candidates may be given the opportunity to lead teams, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to the evolution of the company's verification processes and methodologies.
While in this job you may

• Plan, architect, develop, and use configurable, self-checking testbenches implemented in SystemVerilog/UVM and/or VHDL;
• Develop constrained-random, metric-driven test plans and strategies to verify FPGAs performing signal processing and control functions in Electronic Warfare systems;
• Collect and analyze coverage metrics, then use that information to improve the effectiveness of testcases;
• Enhance your leadership skills while leading small to medium sized DV teams
• Create reusable Verification IP to be shared across the organization;
• Drive changes to our process and methodologies.
• Enhance your DV skills as well as your knowledge of Electronic Warfare while working with subject matter experts;
• Mentor junior engineers across multiple U.S. locations

BAE Systems offers competitive pay, benefits, and important work-life balance initiatives including every other Friday Off, Flextime, and Telecommuting. BAE also believes in a culture of recognition for the extraordinary contributions of our skilled employees.
Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full-time on site.
**Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship status**
Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree
• Experience developing and/or using constrained random, self-checking testbenches implemented using SystemVerilog/UVM, OVM, Verilog, 'e', and/or VHDL
• Experience using FPGA/ASIC design and verification tools (Mentor Questa, Cadence, Synopsys)
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Experience implementing test plans.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
The following skills/experience are preferred, but not required:

• Experience planning, architecting, and developing constrained random, self-checking testbenches
• Experience developing test plans.
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-site or borderless environment
• Working knowledge of one or more of the following:
  • Perl/Python
  • C++/Java
  • Git/Jira/BitBucket
  • Digital Signal Processing
  • Matlab/Simulink
  • VHDL
• FPGA Design Experience
• Experience creating reusable Verification IP.
• Experience leading small to medium teams with accountability for cost, schedule, and quality
• Experience driving process.
• Demonstrated mentoring skills

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $63653 - $108210
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Electronic Systems
BAE Systems Electronic Systems is the global innovator behind game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact - for our customers and the communities we serve.