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Job Description BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems (SMS) is expanding our expertise to provide exciting and challenging solutions to our customers. As an FPGA Verification engineer, you will work with a team of electrical and FPGA engineers through the program life cycle to develop electronic products for various complex, high precision, and high reliability applications. This position will support programs in the Tactical Solutions Strategic Business Unit which delivers mission system solutions, from specialized antennas to electro-optical technologies, to the warfighter. Our systems enhance the performance of various military platforms, from aircraft and land vehicles to ships and satellites, and give warfighters the advantage they need to take action, identify targets and defend against evolving threats. The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers’ missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution. What You’ll Do: • Apply innovative design techniques to create defense-oriented, cutting-edge electronic systems. • Work in a fast-paced team environment on a variety of R&D, proof of concept, and production programs. • Verify FPGA designs (including SOC architectures utilizing soft-core processors, digital filters, image processing algorithms, and communication interfaces/protocols), design and implement test benches for both unit level and system level environments, and create reusable verification environments that can be used across multiple projects. • Work in a System Verilog/UVM environment developing tests, testbenches, UVM components, and regressions/testlists. • Be responsible for generating and executing the FPGA Verification Test Plan and FPGA Verification Matrix. • Work collaboratively and in tandem with system architects, FPGA design engineers, and embedded software engineers. • Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule. • Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment. • Perform other duties as necessary. On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site three or more days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required. Working Conditions: • Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment. • May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required. • May access other facilities in various weather conditions. Required Education, Experience, & Skills • BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 2 or more years related experience. • Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master’s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education. • Solid FPGA/ASIC Verification development methodology. • Experience with System Verilog and UVM, and familiarity with electronic circuit design and electronic systems. • A solid understanding of object-oriented concepts and experience designing class-based constrained random test benches. • Experience with coverage writing (including coverpoints, crosses), coverage collection and improving coverage of the design under test. • Good communication skills, as well as excellent presentation skills. #LI-LB3 A security clearance or access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position. However, the applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access. Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills • Experience with Modelsim/Questa simulator. • Experience in C++ object-oriented programming. • Knowledge and experience with Windows, Linux and scripting languages (e.g. Ruby, Python, TCL). • Experience in documentation and verification of high-speed digital electronics, FPGAs, and embedded processor systems. • Ability to develop specifications, cost, schedule, and resource requirements for FPGA or ASIC verification plans. • Familiarity with Signal Processing algorithms and DSP techniques. • Experience with cybersecurity topics/techniques. • Space or military experience. Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $79365 - $134921 Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics. About BAE Systems, Inc. BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support. Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters. This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

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Apply innovative design techniques to create defense-oriented, cutting-edge electronic systems.
Work in a fast-paced team environment on a variety of R&D, proof of concept, and production programs.
Work in a System Verilog/UVM environment developing tests, testbenches, UVM components, and regressions/testlists.
Be responsible for generating and executing the FPGA Verification Test Plan and FPGA Verification Matrix.
Work collaboratively and in tandem with system architects, FPGA design engineers, and embedded software engineers.
Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
Perform other duties as necessary.
Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment.
May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required.
May access other facilities in various weather conditions.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills • BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 2 or more years related experience.
Solid FPGA/ASIC Verification development methodology.
Experience with System Verilog and UVM, and familiarity with electronic circuit design and electronic systems.
A solid understanding of object-oriented concepts and experience designing class-based constrained random test benches.
Experience with coverage writing (including coverpoints, crosses), coverage collection and improving coverage of the design under test.
Good communication skills, as well as excellent presentation skills.
Experience in C++ object-oriented programming.
Knowledge and experience with Windows, Linux and scripting languages (e.g. Ruby, Python, TCL).
Experience in documentation and verification of high-speed digital electronics, FPGAs, and embedded processor systems.
Ability to develop specifications, cost, schedule, and resource requirements for FPGA or ASIC verification plans.
Familiarity with Signal Processing algorithms and DSP techniques.
Experience with cybersecurity topics/techniques.
Space or military experience.

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Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills • Experience with Modelsim/Questa simulator.

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