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Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.\nResponsibilities for this Position\nWe encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences:\n SystemVerilog & UVM: Good foundational knowledge of SystemVerilog object-oriented programming and Universal Verification Methodology (UVM) concepts.\nTestbench Architecture: Good foundational knowledge of UVM Testbench Architectures.\nComponent Development: Comfortable using and developing UVM testbench components such as UVM agents, bus functional models, Reference Models, Scoreboards, etc.\nTest Generation: Comfortable using and developing UVM sequences and constrained random tests.\n Simulation Tools: Good understanding of RTL simulation tools (such as Siemens Questa Advanced Functional Verification tools) within a Linux Environment.\nRegression & Debug: Comfortable executing tests/regressions, debugging testbench/DUT issues, and analyzing simulation results.\nAutomation & Scripting: Basic proficiency with scripting languages like Python, Tcl, or Linux shell scripting.\nFamiliarity with the following are also helpful:\nVendor Ecosystems: Experience developing UVM testbenches for designs implemented in Xilinx devices with Xilinx IP and SoCs.\nProtocols: Exposure to AXI protocols, PCIe, Ethernet interfaces, or Xilinx SoC ecosystems.\n Verification IP: Any familiarity with Questa Verification IP (QVIP).\nMetrics & Assertions: Familiarity with functional/code coverage, cover points, and writing basic assertions.\n Advanced Methods: Exposure to the Register Abstraction Layer (RAL) or Formal Verification tools.\nTraceability: Familiarity with requirements-based verification, requirement tracing, and developing requirement verification strategies.\nHardware Lab Work: Experience debugging FPGA hardware and assisting with HW/SW integration.\nVersion Control: Familiarity with GIT and GitLab is a plus.\nDuties and Tasks:\nBuild New Environments: Actively participate in the definition, design, and documentation of new FPGA verification environments.\n Test Execution & Debug: Run simulations and regressions, debug testbench or Design Under Test (DUT) issues, and analyze simulation results.\nPlan Creation: Work with design/system/SW/DV team as required to understand requirements and create test and simulation plans that establish clear functional criteria.\nAutomation: Write or maintain scripts to automate verification workflows.\nProject Impact: Take ownership of verifying specific FPGA features and contribute directly to successful project releases.\nGeneral Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:\nGrowth Mindset: Ability to work independently or in a small team environment and learn advanced verification methodologies using all available resources to stay abreast of technology and verification methodology trends.\nEngineering Fundamentals: Good foundational understanding of FPGA design and verification concepts.\nProblem Solving: Ability to think creatively to find bugs and edge cases in complex designs.\nCommunication: Clear written and verbal communication skills to effectively work with cross-domain teams.\n Agility: Ability to multi-task and work in a dynamic environment that includes working with changing needs and requirements.\nSalary Note\nThis estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). 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