Senior Engineer - FPGA Verification and Validation (IVV)

Thales; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career advancement opportunities

Innovative work environment

Collaborative team of experts

Job summary

A leading avionics company in Bengaluru is seeking a Senior Engineer for FPGA Verification and Validation. You will be responsible for ensuring the reliability of avionics products, focusing on DO-254 compliance. The role requires experience in FPGA design, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage projects independently. Join a team of experts and work on innovative projects that shape the future of aviation.

Qualifications

• 5 to 8 years of relevant experience in FPGA verification.
• Experience in defence, military, or aerospace product development is desirable.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Define physical verification strategy for FPGAs.
• Develop and write detailed test plans based on requirements.
• Generate test vectors using programming languages like C.
• Handle lab equipment for validation.
• Manage projects independently.

Skills

FPGA verification and validation methodologies

FPGA design and verification (DO-254 process)

FPGA implementation tools (Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus)

RTL design using VHDL

C language for test vector generation

Scripting languages (Python)

Common bus interfaces (A818, A429, SPI/UART, PCIe)

Electronic components and circuit design

Interpreting schematics and layout diagrams

Project management tools (JIRA)

Education

Degree in Electronics & Communication or related field

Job description

Senior Engineer - FPGA Verification and Validation (IVV)

Join the engineering team at Thales Avionics, a global leader in avionics. You'll be responsible for the physical verification and validation of FPGAs for our avionics products and solutions. This role is crucial for ensuring the safety and reliability of our embedded systems, with a strong focus on compliance with the DO-254 standard.

Location: Bangalore, India. Thales is headquartered in Noida, Uttar Pradesh and has operational offices and sites spread across Bengaluru, Delhi, Gurugram, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Pune, and others. Over 1800 employees are working with Thales and its joint ventures in India. Since 1953, Thales has played an essential role in India's growth story by sharing its technologies and expertise in defence, transport, aerospace and digital identity and security markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Defining the physical verification strategy to ensure the FPGA functions correctly on the physical hardware.
• Developing and writing detailed test plans and procedures based on requirements.
• Developing the test environment, including test benches and checkers.
• Generating test vectors using processor‑based test environments and programming languages like C.
• Analyzing requirements and drafting technical artifacts such as design specifications and verification reports.
• Handling lab equipment such as logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, function generators, and JTAG debuggers for validation.
• Independently managing projects, including planning, estimation, and technical risk mitigation.
• Collaborating with cross‑functional and multi‑national teams.

Required Profile

• Proven experience in FPGA verification and validation (V&V) methodologies and processes.
• Solid experience in FPGA design and verification following the DO‑254 process.
• Proficiency with FPGA implementation tools like Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus, or Microchip Libero SoC.
• Hands‑on experience with RTL design using VHDL and integration of FPGA‑based hardware systems for defence, military, or aerospace applications.
• Experience with processor‑based test environments to generate test vectors using the C language.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python.
• Knowledge of common bus interfaces such as A818, A429, SPI/UART, PCIe, etc.
• Fundamental understanding of electronic components and circuit design flow.
• Basic proficiency in interpreting schematics and layout diagrams.
• Skilled in analysing verification issues and interpreting error reports.
• Familiarity with project and issue management tools like JIRA and continuous integration tools such as Jenkins.

Qualifications And Aptitudes

• A degree in Electronics & Communication or a related field (B.Tech/B.E or Master's equivalent).
• 5 to 8 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in developing products for the defence, military, or aerospace sectors is desirable.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication skills for collaborating with diverse teams.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work on innovative and critical projects that shape the future of aviation.
• A stimulating work environment within a team of passionate experts.
• Career advancement opportunities within a large international group.

At Thales, we provide careers, not just jobs. With 80,000 employees in 68 countries, our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, within their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. We believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Great journeys start here – apply now!