Principal UVM Digital Verification Engineer

Draper; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nonprofit research and development company is seeking a Principal UVM Digital Verification Engineer in Cambridge, MA. This position involves tackling verification challenges in FPGAs and ASICs, mentoring engineers, and collaborating in a multidisciplinary environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in systems analysis and a strong educational background in relevant engineering fields.

Benefits

Work-life balance programs

Workplace flexibility

Employee clubs (e.g., photography, yoga)

Health and finance workshops

Local museum and cultural discounts

Qualifications

• 7-10 years experience in systems analysis or related.
• Knowledge of engineering theories, communication skills, and strong organizational ability.
• Experience with UVM verification, formal analysis, and modeling tools.

Responsibilities

• Drive solutions to complex problems and develop requirements.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and provide constructive feedback.
• Develop verification plans and methodologies for verification teams.

Skills

Excellent mathematical skills

Understanding of engineering theories and procedures

Collaboration within a multidisciplinary team

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Demonstrated knowledge of multiple problem domains

Strong analysis and problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, or related Engineering field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

MBSE tools such as SysML

MATLAB/Simulink

Scripting languages (Python, Perl, Bash)

Linux environment

Job description

Principal UVM Digital Verification Engineer

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Overview

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.

Overview

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.

Job Description Summary

Draper’s Digital Design Team is seeking a motivated and experienced Principal UVM Digital Verification Engineer to tackle novel verification challenges in FPGAs and ASICs. In this role, you will apply modern verification strategies to complex digital and mixed-signal designs in the areas of embedded security, cryptography, signal and image processing, navigation and communications.

Duties/Responsibilities

Job Description:

• Independently drive solutions to complex problems - develop requirements, propose ways forward when customer requirements are unclear or incomplete, and adapt appropriately to changes in requirements.
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Systems Engineering
• Provide insight and suggest design modifications based on analysis outcomes, and to apply analysis techniques across a range of technical challenges and disciplines
• Identify program/system-level technical risks and develop and execute mitigation strategies.
• Develop, document, and teach best practices to less experienced engineers
• Actively mentors. Recognizes strengths and weaknesses in others and provides thoughtful constructive feedback.
• Work in a collaborative multidisciplinary environment including stakeholders and external partners.
• Contribute to translation of requirements into technical and architectural decisions.
• Identify and develop relevant modeling and analysis techniques, and develop or integrate multi-domain qualitative models.
• Present results that support system-level analysis, performance trade-offs, and real-time decision-making.
• Communicate technical concepts effectively with customers, engineers, managers, and other stakeholders of all relevant disciplines.
  
  

Skills/Abilities

• Excellent mathematical skills.
• Thorough understanding of engineering theories and procedures.
• Ability to collaborate within a diverse and multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with the proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrate strong organization, planning, and time management skills to achieve program goals.
• Demonstrated knowledge of multiple problem domains.
• Multi-task and adapt to evolving priorities.
• Ability to quickly become knowledgeable in new domains.
  
  

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, or other relevant Engineering field. Master's degree preferred.

Experience

• Requires 7-10 years experience in systems analysis or related.
• Experience in use of MBSE tools such as SysML, knowledge in MATLAB/Simulink.
• Experience in integrating descriptive modeling tools with other simulation tools.
  
  

Additional Job Description

You will develop verification approaches, author and execute verification plans, and use formal analysis tools. While leading verification teams, you will define the test-bench architecture and verification approach. You will be responsible for developing methodologies and defining processes used by verification teams. You will also have the opportunity to lead multi-disciplinary teams and learn, grow and contribute to a variety of projects. Join us as we develop the next generation of digital and embedded hardware platforms.

• Fluent in System Verilog including SVA
• Familiarity with at least one major industry simulator (Questasim, Xcelium, VCS)
• Familiarity with at least one IEEE bus standard
• Experience with DDR3/DDR4, Amba Axi protocols
• Firm grasp of constrained-random testing and coverage-driven verification
• Experience with formal analysis
• Practice using Python, Perl, Bash or other scripting languages
• Ability to work in a Linux environment
• Strong analysis and problem-solving skills
• Develop verification and test plans
• Develop UVM Agents for proprietary buses
• Instantiate VIPs for industry standard buses
• Work in both block-level/chip-level UVM testbench environment
• Work with RTL designers to resolve simulation issues
• Implement cover groups according to design requirements
• Work on code and functional coverage closures to achieve 100%
• Perform code reviews and to mentor junior engineers in the group
  
  

Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

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Job Location - City:

Cambridge

Job Location - State:

Massachusetts

Job Location - Postal Code:

02139-3563

Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you, apply now www.draper.com/careers.

Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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