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Senior Verification Engineer

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AST SpaceMobile

AST SpaceMobile

Hyderabad, Telangana, India
On-site
Posted April 14, 2026

Job Description

AST SpaceMobile is building the first and only global cellular broadband network in space to operate directly with standard, unmodified mobile devices based on our extensive IP and patent portfolio and designed for both commercial and government applications. Our engineers and space scientists are on a mission to eliminate the connectivity gaps faced by today’s five billion mobile subscribers and finally bring broadband to the billions who remain unconnected.

Position Overview 

We are seeking a Senior FPGA Verification Engineer with 4–8 years of experience to design, develop, and execute comprehensive verification strategies for complex FPGA designs. This role requires strong hands-on expertise in System Verilog and UVM, testbench architecture, and cross-functional collaboration with design and system teams. 

 Key Responsibilities: 

  • Develop and maintain System Verilog/UVM-based verification environments for FPGA block-level and top-level designs  
  • Create and execute verification plans, directed and constrained-random test scenarios, assertions, and functional coverage  
  • Perform simulation-based verification of FPGA designs using industry-standard simulators  
  • Drive debug and root-cause analysis of functional issues and work closely with FPGA RTL designers
  • Integrate and maintain VIPs, scoreboards, checkers, and reference models  
  • Support FPGA bring-up, validation, and debug activities on FPGA platforms and evaluation boards  
  • Review FPGA RTL, verification code, and test plans to ensure quality and completeness  
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to FPGA verification best practices
  • Support regression runs, coverage closure, and release signoff 

Qualifications 

Education:  

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field 

Experience: 

4–8 years of hands-on experience in functional verification 

Preferred Qualifications:  

  • Familiarity with cadence tools like Xcelium 
  • Familiarity with Xilinx Vivado 
  • Experience with hardware/software co-verification  
  • Knowledge of high-speed interfaces (AXI, AXIStream, DDR, SPI)  

Soft Skills: 

  • Strong analytical and debugging skills  
  • Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams  
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills  
  • Self-driven with the ability to own verification tasks end-to-end  
  • High attention to detail and commitment to quality 

Technology Stack: 

  • Languages: System Verilog, Verilog, VHDL (working knowledge)  
  • Verification Methodology: UVM  
  • Simulation Tools: Xcelium, Questa, VCS  
  • FPGA Tools: Xilinx Vivado  
  • Debug Tools: SimVision  
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