Senior Lead FPGA Verification Engineer

Collins Aerospace; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Bengaluru, India seeks a senior verification engineer to lead DO-254 based verification for DAL A/B airborne electronics. You will plan, execute, and review verification activities across hardware, software, and systems to ensure compliance and traceability.

The role requires 6+ years of experience, strong VHDL/SystemVerilog, and hands-on experience with QuestaSim, VCS, and tool qualification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Electronics and Communication or VLSI.
• 6+ years of verification experience on DO-254 projects.
• Expert in VHDL, SystemVerilog, and UVM-based environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead verification planning, execution and reviews per DO-254 for DAL A/B projects.
• Define test strategies, coverage metrics and test benches.
• Ensure end-to-end traceability from requirements to tests and results.
• Review artifacts and support certification audits.
• Collaborate with DERs, Systems and QA to meet FAA/EASA expectations.
• Mentor junior engineers in DO-254 best practices.
• Set up hardware verification test stations and document results.

Skills

DO-254 verification

VHDL

System Verilog

UVM/UVMF

Code coverage

Assertions

QuestaSim

VCS

Aldec

Scripting

Test bench development

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Electronics/Communication or VLSI

Tools

DOORS

Jama

Jira

Polarion

Job description

Job Description

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the worlds most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do *

• Lead verification planning , execution and reviews in compliance with DO-254 for DAL A/B projects.
• Define test strategies, coverage metrics, and test benches aligned with high-assurance requirements.
• Ensure end-to-end traceability (from high-level requirements to test cases and results).
• Review and approve verification artifacts, ensuring certification audit readiness.
• Collaborate with DERs, Systems, and QA teams to ensure compliance with FAA/EASA expectations.
• Mentor junior engineers and guide them through DO-254 best practices.
• Setup Hardware Verification Test Stations , Execute Tests and Document Results.

What You Will Learn

• Advanced application of DO-254 verification methodologies for FAA/EASA-certifiable DAL A/B airborne electronic hardware.
• End-to-end certification lifecycle management, including planning, requirements traceability, verification closure, and audit support.
• Opportunities to contribute to next-generation avionics platforms.
• Technical leadership, project planning, mentoring, and review processes for safety-critical aerospace programs.
• Verification process improvement, tool qualification, and compliance-focused engineering practices.

Qualifications You Must Have *

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Engineering (Electronics and Communication or VLSI )
• Minimum of 6+ years of relevant experience
• In-Depth Experience in Verification Planning, Execution and Reviews
• Expert-level knowledge in VHDL, UVM/UVMF, System Verilog, Code coverage, assertions, etc.
• Proficiency in scripting, simulation tools(QuestaSim, VCS, Aldec), and coordination of complex verification projects
• Exceptional problem-solving and debugging skills.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Strong understanding of the DO-254 process.
• DO-254 audits and certification experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with tools like DOORS, Jama, Jira, or Polarion
• Experience with tool qualification, and process documentation.
• Experience in PCIe, ARINC-429, Mil -1553, ARINC-818, SPI, AXI, ADC interfaces.
• Experience in MATLAB for algorithm development and Stimulus Generation.