FPGA Verification Engineer

Unlock the power of FPGA Engineering with QDSS. We are seeking exceptional individuals to join our elite team as a FPGA Verification Engineer- where your expertise will make an impact that matters. Elevate your career in a company dedicated to excellence and the pursuit of safety and mission success. 

QDSS is seeking one FPGA Verification Engineer to support OTT verification for an update program replacing two obsolete FPGAs on a Digital Control Unit.

This is an exciting opportunity to advance old technology to new standards. You will design and implement test fixtures, test tools, and simulations utilized in the development and verification of the system.

This role lets you use advanced technology to solve real-world problems. You'll collaborate with experts, gain valuable experience, and help shape the future of energy. This career offers growth, fulfillment, and the chance to make a real difference as you get in on the ground floor of a new project.

Due to the nature of these roles, applicants must be US Citizen or Permanent Resident/Green Card Holder. This role is onsite in Cedar Rapids, IA. 

The FPGA Verification Engineer is responsible for:

• Primary focus on FPGA planning, requirements development, design/coding, simulation, integration and testing


• Preparing design and test specifications, developing test hardware/software, executing informal and formal test campaigns 


• Own or support PCB board-level designs including schematics, layout, part selection, and documentation


• Performing Code Reviews and verifications of Design Specifications and Reports


• Support board bring-up and lab integration testing activities


• Collaborate closely with systems and software teams to ensure electrical design meets overall system requirements

Required Skills:

• Has working knowledge of digital systems, and components, FPGA design methodologies, testing, debugging, root causing and testing methodologies


• Experience in design verification and validation


• Familiar with DAL-A verification methodologies


• Experience with coding conventions, unit testing and integration testing of PLD/FPGA's.


• Developing DO-254 related documents including but not limited to requirements, design description, and tracing


• Xilinx Vivado Design Suite


• Ability to Construct FPGA Test Bench using UVM Components.


• Sequence Development


• Develop UVM Predictors and Scoreboards to Implement Self-Checking Simulation Tests.


• Proficiency in developing UVM Agents, Drivers, Monitors, and Sequence Items.


• Proficiency in writing functional coverage and assertions.


• I/O Timing Analysis


• Must be self-motivated and have initiative


• Requires technical problem solving, strong design skills, and communication skills 

 Desired Skills:

• Troubleshooting/RCCA


• Reliability analysis


• Thermal analysis


• ENV/EMI Test


• MFG Test

Technologies and Tools:

• System Verilog


• UVM


• VHDL


• System Verilog


• VHDL


• GitLab


• Vivado


• Displays/Video Processing


• Safety Critical Design Awareness


• DOORS (or similar requirements development tool)


• Requirements Based Testing


• Change Tracking (JIRA or similar)


• Altium PSpice

 Physical Requirements & Work Environment:

• Mostly Office Environments, Occasional Shop Floor involvement.


• Substantial amounts of telephone and computer work.


• Heavily Regulated Industries with strict adherence to procedures.


• Flexibility to meet business deadlines by staying late or arriving early.


• Typical 8 hour days plus lunch / 40 hour weeks / core (required) hours are 9AM to 4PM


• Ability to use personal transportation to visit customer locations.


• Due to the nature of the work, all candidates must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Full compensation package is based on candidate experience and certifications

At Quest Defense Systems and Solutions, we don’t just build technology — we engineer the future. From next-generation aerospace solutions to cutting-edge defense systems, we tackle the toughest, mission-critical challenges that keep people safe and push the boundaries of innovation. This is where problem-solvers, innovators, and visionary thinkers come together to shape the future. With over 25 years of aerospace and defense engineering expertise, our commitment to delivering high-quality, transformative solutions sets us apart — not just as an industry leader, but as a driving force for impactful change. Together, we’re not just leading the industry — we’re revolutionizing it.

Quest Defense provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.