Hardware Engineer (ASIC, FPGA)

Donatech Corporation; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Donatech Corporation is seeking a Hardware Engineer with a strong background in design verification for ASIC, FPGA, and SoPC developments. You will collaborate with digital designers, systems engineers, and certification teams to drive verification from concept through integration and certification under DO-254 DAL A.

The ideal candidate has hands-on testbench experience in SystemVerilog, VHDL, and Verilog, plus familiarity with DO-254 DAL A processes and verification tooling.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in STEM and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field.
• Experience developing testbenches and verification environments in SystemVerilog, VHDL, and/or Verilog.
• Hands-on experience with verification and simulation tools (e.g., Questasim, Vivado, Libero, Synplify Pro).
• Understanding of common digital interfaces (PCIe, DDR, Ethernet, I2C, ARINC429, CAN, etc.).
• Experience verifying timing behavior, devicelevel timing constraints, and clock domain crossings.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Perl, Linux shell, or C/C++.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with globally distributed, crossfunctional engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive requirements-based and coverage-driven verification from concept through integration and certification under DO 254 DAL A.
• Work closely with digital designers, systems engineers, and certification teams.

Skills

SystemVerilog

VHDL

Verilog

Python

Perl

C/C++

PCIe interface

DDR interface

Ethernet

I2C

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Questasim

Vivado

Libero

Synplify Pro

Job description

MUST BE A US CITIZEN (ITAR RQMT). Support a Fortune 500 Aero-Defense Company as a Hardware Engineer. Will need a strong background in design verification for complex ASIC, FPGA, and SoPC developments.

You will work closely with digital designers, systems engineers, and certification teams to drive requirements based and coverage driven verification from concept through integration and certification under DO 254 DAL A.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field
• Experience developing testbenches and verification environments in SystemVerilog, VHDL, and/or Verilog.
• Hands-on experience with verification and simulation tools (e.g., Questasim, Vivado, Libero, Synplify Pro).
• Understanding of common digital interfaces (PCIe, DDR, Ethernet, I2C, ARINC429, CAN, etc.).
• Experience verifying timing behavior, devicelevel timing constraints, and clock domain crossings.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Perl, Linux shell, or C/C++.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with globally distributed, crossfunctional engineering teams.