Amentum is seeking a Computer Engineer to support verification of ASICs and/or FPGAs for high-reliability and security-focused systems for our Department of War customers. The engineer will develop and execute verification plans, build and maintain test environments, analyze results, and help ensure designs are free of functional flaws and security-relevant weaknesses. This role also supports automation of EDA tool flows and regression activities.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform verification of ASICs and/or FPGAs for high-reliability and security-focused applications
- Develop verification plans based on design requirements and architecture documentation
- Build and maintain SystemVerilog/UVM testbenches and reusable verification components
- Create directed and constrained-random tests to validate functionality and corner cases
- Develop assertions, drivers, monitors, predictors, scoreboards, checkers, and coverage models
- Execute simulations and regression test suites; analyze and debug failures
- Review waveforms, logs, and coverage data to identify root causes and drive closure
- Collaborate with RTL design, integration, and other engineering teams to resolve issues
- Support automation of EDA flows, regressions, and reporting through scripting
- Document verification results, defects, and test status for technical reviews
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s or graduate degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering 1-5 years of experience
- SystemVerilog; VHDL familiarity beneficial
- Digital design fundamentals and RTL concepts
- Directed & Constrained random verification
- SystemVerilog Assertions (SVA) or assertion-based verification
- Functional and code coverage analysis
- Debug using waveforms and simulation logs
- Scripting in Python, Tcl, Bash, or similar languages
- Familiarity with common digital interfaces and subsystem concepts (e.g., UART, SPI, I2C, MIPI, LVDS, DMA)
- Experience with EDA tools from Siemens, Cadence, Synopsys, or similar vendors
- Understanding of ASIC design and verification flow
- Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret Clearance (please note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a US secret clearance)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Active Secret Clearance
- Universal Verification Methodology (UVM)
- ASIC verification methodologies and testbench creation
- Experience with formal verification methods
- Familiarity with logic equivalence checking (LEC)
- Exposure to clock-domain crossing (CDC) or reset-domain crossing (RDC) analysis
- Knowledge of hardware security verification principles
- Experience with DFT or production test concepts, including ATPG vectors
- Familiarity with Automated Test Equipment (ATE) workflows
- Understanding of STIL/WGL vector syntax
- Experience debugging simulated versus measured waveform discrepancies
- Familiarity with layout versus schematic (LVS), design rule check (DRC), and broader ASIC signoff activities
Compensation Details:
$85,000-$100,000 annually
The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Benefits Overview:
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
Original Posting:
10/30/2026 - Until FilledAmentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's or graduate degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering
- 1-5 years of relevant experience
- SystemVerilog proficiency
- Digital design fundamentals and RTL concepts
- Directed and constrained-random verification experience
- SystemVerilog Assertions or assertion-based verification
- Functional and code coverage analysis
- Debugging with waveforms and simulation logs
- Scripting in Python, Tcl, Bash, or similar languages
- Familiarity with digital interfaces and subsystem concepts, including UART, SPI, I2C, MIPI, LVDS, and DMA
- Experience with EDA tools from Siemens, Cadence, Synopsys, or similar vendors
- Understanding of ASIC design and verification flow
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance
- U.S. Citizenship required to obtain a U.S. Secret Clearance
- Active Secret Clearance
- Universal Verification Methodology experience
- ASIC verification methodologies and testbench creation
- Formal verification methods
- Logic equivalence checking experience
- Clock-domain crossing or reset-domain crossing analysis
- Hardware security verification principles
- DFT or production test concepts, including ATPG vectors
- Automated Test Equipment workflows
- STIL/WGL vector syntax
- Debugging simulated versus measured waveform discrepancies
- Layout versus schematic, design rule check, and ASIC signoff activities
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare offerings are described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, and vision plans and multiple PPO/HSA options. Mental health support via an employee assistance program and other wellness resources is also included in the benefits mix.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a meaningful part of total rewards through a 401(k) plan with employer matching. Profit-sharing contributions and immediate or near-term vesting in some cases further strengthen the retirement value proposition.
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