FPGA Verification Engineer II

CesiumAstro; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

CesiumAstro seeks an FPGA Verification Engineer II to advance verification of FPGA/digital designs for satellites and aerospace applications. You will build and maintain UVMf-based testbenches, integrate DPI-C with MATLAB and Python models, and drive reusable VIP modules.

You will mentor peers, collaborate with senior leadership, and contribute to CI/regression strategies while staying aligned with industry best practices and clocking in on-site roles in El Segundo, CA.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering.
• Minimum of 2 years of verification and automation experience.
• Knowledge of FPGA design verification techniques including VHDL, Verilog, SystemVerilog, C/C++, SystemC, UVM/UVMf, DPI-C, TLM, Formal CDC and DPI.
• Proficiency with Linux and vendor FPGA development tools (Xilinx).
• Familiarity with CI, regression testing and hardware-in-the-loop testing.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to evaluation and implementation of FPGA and digital design verification.
• Develop CI and regression testing infrastructure and tooling.
• Build state-of-the-art UVMf top‑level and module testbenches with DPIC integration and MATLAB/Python models.
• Lead development of reusable VIP modules.
• Mentor engineers on UVMf testbenches and FPGA/digital design practices.
• Collaborate with vendors to define future model deliverables and align with roadmaps.
• Maintain knowledge of industry best practices in FPGA/digital design.

Skills

UVMf

Verilog/SystemVerilog

DPI-C

QEMU

Linux

Education

BS/MS in CS/EE/CE

Tools

Xilinx tools

CI pipelines

HIL testing

Job description

Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.

We are looking to add an FPGA Verification Engineer II to our team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and are passionate about developing leading-edge phased arrays for satellites, spacecraft, and aerospace systems, we would like to hear from you.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Contribute to the evaluation and technical implementation of FPGA and digital design simulation, verification and emulation infrastructure.
• Contribute to the development, maintenance and phased deployment of continuous integration and regression testing infrastructure.
• Develop state-of-the-art UVMf-based top-level and module-level testbenches using block-to-top best practices for reusability, including both control and data plane stimulation using VIP & System Verilog DPI-C integration with existing MATLAB and Python numerical models.
• Lead the development of reusable custom VIP modules.
• Work closely with the engineering and senior leadership teams to train and mentor engineers at all experience levels on UVMf testbench usage and modern approaches to FPGA/digital design. Work with the modeling and scientific staff to implement DPI-C dataplane verification interfaces into existing MATLAB and Python models.
• Aid the Lead Verification Engineer in evaluating current processes regarding FPGA and digital design with a focus on Xilinx TLM models and QEMU-RP integration.
• Work closely with vendors to define requirements of future simulation model deliverables.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry best-practices regarding FPGA and digital design methodologies.
• Work closely with the engineering leadership team to evaluate and non-disruptively implement process improvements.

Job Requirements And Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Science (BS) or Master of Science (MS) degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering.
• Minimum of 2 years of industry experience in verification and automation.
• Knowledge of FPGA digital design verification techniques including VHDL, Verilog, SystemVerilog, C/C++, SystemC, UVM/UVMf, DPI-C, TLM, Formal CDC and functional analysis, QEMU and VIP.
• Understanding of digital design automation infrastructure, including CI, regression testing and HIL testing.
• Competency with Linux.
• Knowledge of vendor-provided FPGA development tools with a focus on Xilinx tools.

$118,000 - $142,000 a year

CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans.

CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.