Validation Software Engineer at ForwardEdge ASIC LLC – SAINT PAUL, Minnesota
ForwardEdge ASIC LLC
SAINT PAUL, Minnesota, 55108, United States
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Salary:$120000 - $140000Employment Type:Full-TimeExperience Level:NoneMinimum Education:None
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Position Description:
At ForwardEdge ASIC, we specialize in best-in-class ASIC technology, 100% domestically traceable microelectronic solutions designed for performance in commercial, aerospace, defense, and security sectors. As a commercially focused, wholly owned subsidiary of Lockheed Martin, we combine the agility of a startup with the stability and scale of a Fortune 100 leader. Our agile team of IC design engineers delivers trusted, cutting-edge technology to help you lead, innovate, and succeed.
We are seeking a Validation Software Environment Engineer to develop and integrate, including register level control, hardware abstraction layers, and communication between microcontroller firmware and FPGA logic blocks. Additional support and enhancement of existing software infrastructure used across multiple silicon validation programs. This role focuses on test execution flows, automation, data pipelines, and web-based reporting tools that are critical to validation success.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the Validation Software Environment (chip classes, test flows, result pipelines, shmooing, dashboards)
- Implement project-specific test flow integrations for new programs
- Support validation teams by troubleshooting environmental issues
- Improve and maintain documentation for onboarding and knowledge transfer
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure environment readiness
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
- 2+ years of experience with Python in a production or engineering environment
- Hands-on experience with Linux systems
- Understanding & implementation of low level drivers for peripherals such as GPIO, UART, SPI, IC, etc.
- Experience with databases (SQL or NoSQL)
- Familiarity with web development (FastAPI, Flask, Django, or similar; plus HTML/CSS/JavaScript)
- Demonstrate proficiency with electronic test and measurement equipment to validate designs, characterize system performance, and troubleshoot hardware level issues.
- Ability to read and understand technical documentation
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Effective communication and documentation abilities
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with PeakRDL/IP XACT or CSR generation tools
- Exposure to hardware validation or silicon bring-up
- Experience with CI/CD or automated test frameworks
- Familiarity with HDL environments (VHDL/Verilog) to understand FPGA behavior and collaborate with digital design team
Work Environment
The work environment for this role typically involves a combination of office-based activities and collaboration with the design teams. Occasional travel may be required for project meetings or customer engagements.
Benefits
- Work-life balance: Flexible 9/80 Work schedules with every other Friday off, hybrid work with primary location being in St. Paul, MN
- Competitive compensation & benefits package: Including options for healthcare and medical coverage, 401K Retirement Benefits with company contribution, as well as a generous holidays and PTO allotment. Selected candidate may also be eligible for short-term incentive plan, as well as our employee retention program.
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SAINT PAUL, Minnesota, 55108, United States
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