The future of aerospace and defense starts here.
Ursa Major was founded to revolutionize how America and its allies access and apply high-performance propulsion, from hypersonics to solid rocket motors, satellite maneuvering and launch. We design and deliver propulsion and defense systems that solve the most urgent and critical national security demands.
Our products and technologies require an extraordinary team. A team that will mold tomorrow’s technologies while deploying today’s best. We are an intrinsically motivated team that has a passion for solving problems and empowering each other every day to develop our skills, knowing that there is always room for growth.
As an ASIC/FPGA Verification Engineer, you will be an integral part of the Avionics development team. You will architect, develop and execute test benches, verify requirements, collect functional and code coverage metrics, and prepare design review materials.
Responsibilities:
- Architect and generate ASIC/FPGA test benches
- Generate test cases and run simulations to verify the functionality of ASIC/FPGA code
- Generate and perform testing on target hardware as part of post-silicon validation or integrated test environment (Hardware in the Loop)
- Collect functional and code coverage metrics
- Validate and verify ASIC/FPGA requirements
- Help debug ASIC/FPGA design and/or test issues
- Prepare materials for peer reviews and major program design reviews
Required Qualifications:
- 3+ years’ experience with SystemVerilog Universal Verification Methodology (UVM), Pyuvm or similar verification methodology
- Experience with COCOTB and python-based HDL simulations
- Experienced in running ASIC/FPGA simulations using QuestaSim, VCS, Riviero-Pro, or Verilator
- Experienced in collecting ASIC/FPGA coverage metrics
- Experienced in defining test plans, generating test cases and testbench components
- Experienced in writing VHDL, Verilog or SystemVerilog code for ASIC/FPGA design
- Experience in Python scripting, simulations and tool development
Preferred Experience:
- ASIC/FPGA design experience
- Digital circuit design experience
- Experience with constrained random test benches
- Experienced with assertion-based simulations
- Experience validating DSP-centric designs
- Experience running back-annotated ASIC/FPGA simulations
Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $110,000 - $150,000, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The salary range for this role is intentionally wide as we are evaluating individuals based on their unique experience and abilities to fit our needs. Most importantly, we are excited to meet you, and see if you are a great fit for our team. What we can’t quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy.
Benefits Include:
- Unlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement
- Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA)
- Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D
- Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life and Emergency Medical Transport
- EAP Program
- Retirement Savings Plan - Traditional 401(k) and a Roth 401(k)
- Equity Grants in the Company
How To Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by clicking the “Apply Now” link at the top of the page. Usra Major will be accepting applications on a rolling basis until the position is closed.
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What We Do
Ursa Major was founded to address a critical shortfall in the U.S. industrial base and bring a new model to aerospace and defense systems: we design and manufacture the world’s leading propulsion systems for space, hypersonic applications, and missile systems.
Our products and technologies require an extraordinary team – a team that will mold tomorrow’s technologies while deploying today’s best. We are an intrinsically motivated team that has a passion for solving problems and empowering each other every day to develop our skills, knowing that there is always room for growth.
Why Work With Us
We believe that each unique team member fuels the creativity necessary to build the world’s best propulsion systems. This is realized as a deeply held commitment to celebrating individuality, hiring talent across all backgrounds and experiences, building a culture of inclusion, and constantly challenging ourselves to improve.
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