1

Hardware Verification Engineer Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

Hardware Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$127K - $168K/yr

  • PTO

IMC is seeking a Hardware Engineer to join our Global Hardware team and help develop the next ... This role combines hardware design, verification, and system-level thinking. You'll contribute ...

Hardware Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$127K - $167K/yr

  • PTO

IMC is seeking a Hardware Engineer to join our Global Hardware team and help develop the next ... This role combines hardware design, verification, and system-level thinking. You'll contribute ...

Hardware Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$127K - $167K/yr

  • PTO

IMC is seeking a Hardware Engineer to join our Global Hardware team and help develop the next ... This role combines hardware design, verification, and system-level thinking. You'll contribute ...

Preferred: experience with programming or test scripting for hardware verification, automation ... data collection, or analysis. * Preferred: experience with embedded systems, Linux, Python, RTOS ...

Engineer II, Audio Electronics Design

Niles, IL · On-site

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Preferred: experience with programming or test scripting for hardware verification, automation ... data collection, or analysis. * Preferred: experience with embedded systems, Linux, Python, RTOS ...

Preferred: experience with programming or test scripting for hardware verification, automation ... data collection, or analysis. * Preferred: experience with embedded systems, Linux, Python, RTOS ...

Preferred: experience with programming or test scripting for hardware verification, automation ... data collection, or analysis. * Preferred: experience with embedded systems, Linux, Python, RTOS ...

Hardware Machine Learning Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$127K - $167K/yr

Work hands-on with hardware engineers to implement, verify, and deploy ML inference solutions from proof-of-concept through production * Track and evaluate emerging research in neural architecture ...

Hardware Machine Learning Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$200K - $225K/yr

  • PTO

Work hands-on with hardware engineers to implement, verify, and deploy ML inference solutions from proof-of-concept through production * Track and evaluate emerging research in neural architecture ...

Hardware Machine Learning Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$200K - $225K/yr

  • PTO

Work hands-on with hardware engineers to implement, verify, and deploy ML inference solutions from proof-of-concept through production * Track and evaluate emerging research in neural architecture ...

Junior FPGA Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... ModelSim to verify logic blocks and ensuring functional coverage before hardware deployment ... Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or other ...

Junior FPGA Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... ModelSim to verify logic blocks and ensuring functional coverage before hardware deployment ... Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or other ...

Junior FPGA Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... ModelSim to verify logic blocks and ensuring functional coverage before hardware deployment ... Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or other ...

Senior Software Engineer (Onsite)

Rockford, IL · On-site

$122K - $161K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Collaborate with systems, hardware, verification, and certification engineers to ensure successful project delivery. Qualifications You Must Have * Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology ...

Senior Software Engineer (Onsite)

Rockford, IL · Hybrid

$122K - $161K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Collaborate with systems, hardware, verification, and certification engineers to ensure successful project delivery. Qualifications You Must Have * Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology ...

Senior Software Engineer (Onsite)

Rockford, IL · On-site

$87 - $165/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Collaborate with systems, hardware, verification, and certification engineers to ensure successful project delivery. Qualifications You Must Have * Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology ...

New

next page

Showing results 1-20

Hardware Verification Engineer information

See Illinois salary details

$49.4K

$141.7K

$190.4K

How much do hardware verification engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for hardware verification engineer in Illinois is $141,701.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $119,700.00 and $158,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a hardware verification engineer?

To thrive as a Hardware Verification Engineer, you need a solid background in digital design, computer architecture, and verification methodologies, typically supported by a degree in electrical engineering or a related field. Familiarity with hardware description languages (HDLs) like Verilog or VHDL, simulation tools such as ModelSim, and methodologies like UVM is essential. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills are vital for collaborating with design teams and debugging complex systems. These skills and qualities are crucial to ensure that hardware products meet performance, functionality, and reliability standards before production.

What does a hardware verification engineer do?

As a Hardware Verification Engineer, your daily responsibilities often include developing and executing test plans, writing verification code using HDLs, running simulations, and analyzing results to identify and resolve design issues. You’ll collaborate closely with design engineers to understand the architecture and specifications, and work with other verification team members to ensure thorough coverage of all test scenarios. The role may also involve documenting findings, participating in design reviews, and using advanced verification methodologies to improve the efficiency and accuracy of test processes. This combination of technical and collaborative work makes the position dynamic and impactful in ensuring high-quality hardware products.

What is a hardware verification engineer?

A Hardware Verification Engineer is responsible for ensuring that semiconductor chips and hardware designs function correctly before manufacturing. They develop and execute testbenches, write verification plans, and use tools like SystemVerilog and UVM to simulate and validate designs. Their job involves debugging issues, writing test cases, and collaborating with design engineers to ensure the final product meets specifications. This role is crucial in preventing costly errors in hardware production and ensuring high reliability in electronic devices.

What are the most commonly searched types of Hardware Verification Engineer jobs in Illinois?

The most popular types of Hardware Verification Engineer jobs in Illinois are:

What job categories do people searching Hardware Verification Engineer jobs in Illinois look for?

The top searched job categories for Hardware Verification Engineer jobs in Illinois are:

Infographic showing various Hardware Verification Engineer job openings in Illinois as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $141,701 per year, or $68.1 per hour.

Software Verification& Validation Lead

Intelliswift Software Inc

Rockford, IL • On-site

$90K - $130K/yr

Other

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 days ago


Job description

ID 525362

Title Aerospace Software Verification Engineer

Location Rockford, Illinois (onsite only)

Experience 7 to 10 years

Job Description:

Preferred Qualifications:

  1. Comms Bus experience with TTP, A429 protocols with Aerospace domain is mandatory
  2. Working experience using DO-178C is must to have
  3. Experienced in performing Hardware/Software Integration Testing (HSIT), low level testing and module level testing.
  4. TCL, Python scripting language experience is preferred.
  5. Mandatory experience with Polarion AND DOORS Tool
  6. Data Coupling and Control Coupling Analysis (DCCCA), Structural Coverage Analysis (SCA) experience is a must.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Primary Responsible for getting executed below verification activities by the team of 5 to 10 Engineers
  • Thoroughly analyze software requirements to develop comprehensive test cases that cover all functional and non-functional aspects of the system
  • Design and document detailed software verification test cases, including input parameters, expected outputs, and coverage analysis to ensure thorough testing.
  • Execute test cases on the target hardware and software platforms, meticulously documenting test results and identifying any deviations from expected behavior.
  • Identify, report, and track software defects discovered during testing, working closely with development teams to resolve issues promptly
  • Perform code coverage analysis to ensure adequate testing of all software components and paths, meeting DO-178B/C standards
  • Prepare detailed software verification reports that document test results, including pass/fail criteria, deviations, and justifications for acceptance
  • Maintain traceability between requirements, design documents, test cases, and test results to demonstrate compliance with certification standards.
  • Co-ordinate and Collaborate with System and software development teams

The expected salary range for this position is between $90 K - $130 K annually. The actual salary may vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills/experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business line, and geographic/office location.

Paid Leave, Health Insurance, Group life Insurance, Disability, 401(K)


Intelliswift logo

About Intelliswift

Sourced by ZipRecruiter

Intelliswift is consumed with the love for the new. Once a leading staffing company, Intelliswift now possesses the expertise to build data-rich modern platforms, and to create sophisticated systems for data management and analytics for thinking and connected enterprises. We are a global leader in delivering Digital Product Engineering, Data Management & Analytics, Cloud, Digital Enterprise and MSP/VMS staffing solutions. Led by a team of highly passionate and techno-centric innovators, we consciously embed the spirit of loving and embracing everything new in what we do. We ardently believe that companies that Love the New are at an advantage of being ahead of the curve in this age of digital.

Industry

It services

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Newark, CA, US

Year founded

2001