Senior FGPA Design Verification Engineer

Senior FPGA Design Verification Engineer: Cybersecurity Focus

Location: Dedham, MA or Taunton, MA

Clearance: Active DoD Secret Clearance

Employment Type: Full-Time | On-site (flexible 9/80 schedule, every other Friday off)

Salary Range: $180,000 - $190,000/year

Relocation: Available

Overview

Glocomms is partnering with a leading defense manufacturing organization to bring on an FGPA Design Verification Engineer based in Dedham or Taunton Massachusetts. You'll have the opportunity to join a high-performing team developing secure, mission-critical hardware systems; leading verification efforts for complex FPGA designs, ensuring functionality, reliability, and cybersecurity compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and implement verification strategies for complex FPGA-based systems.
• Develop and maintain testbenches using SystemVerilog and UVM methodologies.
• Create and execute comprehensive test plans based on system requirements and design specifications.
• Perform functional and code coverage analysis, assertion-based verification, and regression testing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve design and verification issues.
• Contribute to secure design practices and ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards.
• Support integration and validation of FPGA designs in system-level environments.
• Document verification processes, results, and contribute to design reviews.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field with 8+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 6+ years of experience.
• U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Secret clearance.
• Strong experience with SystemVerilog and UVM-based verification environments.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Perl, TCL, or Bash.
• Familiarity with VHDL or other hardware description languages.
• Experience with simulation tools such as Questa or ModelSim.
• Solid understanding of FPGA design flows and verification methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with OVM/UVM methodologies in secure or defense-related environments.
• Familiarity with Xilinx FPGA architectures and toolchains.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and secure hardware design practices.
• Experience with formal verification, assertions, and functional coverage metrics.
• Background in ASIC design or verification is a plus.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Flexible work schedules, including 9/80 options (every other Friday off).
• Paid parental leave, 401(k) matching, and comprehensive health care.
• Opportunities for career growth, technical training, and certifications.
• A collaborative, mission-driven work environment focused on national security and innovation.