Senior Engineer - FPGA Verification (VHDL & Do-254)

Thales Group; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,200,000 - 3,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Thales India is seeking a hands-on FPGA firmware engineer to perform complex verification using VHDL to meet DO-254 excellence. You will architect verification environments and verify interfaces like AXI4, PCIe, Ethernet, and UART, ensuring full traceability from requirements to tests.

Collaborating with hardware and software teams, you will contribute to DO-254 artifacts, participate in certification activities, and mentor juniors in HDL best practices for robust aerospace verification.

Qualifications

• Must have hands-on experience in FPGA verification and VHDL development.
• DO-254 certification knowledge and DAL handling is required.
• Aerospace/Defence background is advantageous.
• Proficiency in scripting for verification automation (Python/TCL).

Responsibilities

• Architect and code VHDL verification environments including BFMs/Models and complex test scenarios.
• Verify interfaces and bus standards (AXI4, PCIe, Ethernet, UART, ARINC).
• Ensure 100% traceability between requirements and test results.
• Draft and review DO-254 artifacts and certification documents.
• Develop automated verification flows to optimize efficiency.

Skills

VHDL

DO-254

FPGA

Python scripting

Education

B.Tech/B.E or M.Tech in Electronics & Communication

Tools

Siemens-Questasim

Synopsys-VCS

Cadence-Xcelium

Rivera-PRO

Python/TCL scripting

Job description

Location: Bangalore, India

Thales is a global technology leader trusted by governments, institutions, and enterprises to tackle their most demanding challenges. From quantum applications and artificial intelligence to cybersecurity and 6G innovation, our solutions empower critical decisions rooted in human intelligence. Operating at the forefront of aerospace and space, cybersecurity and digital identity, we’re driven by a mission to build a future we can all trust. Present in India since 1953, Thales is headquartered in Noida and has other operational offices and sites spread across Delhi, Gurugram, Bengaluru and Mumbai, among others. Over 2200 employees are working with Thales and its joint ventures in India. Since the beginning, Thales has been playing an essential role in India’s growth story by sharing its technologies and expertise in Defence, Aerospace and Cyber & Digital sectors. Thales has two engineering competence centres in India - one in Noida focused on Cyber & Digital business, while the one in Bengaluru focuses on hardware, software and systems engineering capabilities for both the civil and defence sectors, serving global needs. The Group has also established an MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) facility in Gurugram to provide comprehensive avionics maintenance and repair services to Indian airlines and support the growth of the local aviation industry.

Senior Engineer – FPGA Verification (VHLD & DO-254)

Job Summary

The Thales India Engineering Competency Center (ECC) is seeking a Hands-on FPGA Firmware Engineer to perform complex verification activities using VHDL to meet the DO-254 excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• 1. Operational Execution Environment Development: Directly architect and code critical VHDL environment including BFMs/Models and complex test scenarios.
  
  
  
  • Complex Interfaces Validation: Experience in verification of communication interfaces and bus standards (Example: AXI4, SPI, PCIe, UART, ARINC 818/664 …)
  
  
  • Problem Solving: Take the lead on the most challenging technical bottlenecks, from simulation mismatches to physical hardware-software integration issues.
  
  
  • Skill Uplift: Adoption of latest tools, use of AI.
  
  
  
  


• 2. Certification & Delivery (DO-254) End-to-End Ownership: Be accountable for the full verification of assigned function/block, ensuring 100% traceability between requirements and test results.
  
  
  
  • Artifact Production: Hands‑on drafting and self/peer review of critical certification documents (Hardware Requirement Specification, Hardware Verification Test procedure & Results document, etc.)
  
  
  • Critical Competencies: Expert VHDL (Active Practitioner): Current, hands‑on experience in defining verification architectures and building verification environments.
  
  
  • Advanced Protocols: Deep technical knowledge of AXI4, PCIe, Ethernet, UART, and ARINC standards.
  
  
  • Process Assurance: DO-254 (DAL A/B) or comparable safety standards.
  
  
  • Tool Mastery: Advanced user of Siemens-Questasim/Synopsys-VCS/Cadence-Xcelium/Rivera-PRO.
  
  
  • Automation: Capable of developing Python/TCL scripts to optimize the verification flow.
  
  
  • Project Stewardship: Ability to execute projects within planned timelines.
  
  
  
  

Qualifications & Experience

• 5 to 8 years in FPGA Verification.


• Aerospace or Defense background would be an added advantage.


• B.Tech/B.E or M.Tech/Masters in Electronics & Communication.

Corporate Culture & Values

At Thales, we’re committed to fostering a workplace where respect, trust, collaboration, and passion drive everything we do. Here, you’ll feel empowered to bring your best self, thrive in a supportive culture, and love the work you do. Join us, and be part of a team reimagining technology to create solutions that truly make a difference – for a safer, greener, and more inclusive world. Interested in finding out more about Thales and why you should join us?