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What is a SystemC Modeling Engineer?

SystemC Modeling Engineers are professionals who use the SystemC language to create high-level models of hardware systems, typically for simulation, verification, and architectural exploration in the electronics and semiconductor industries. They help bridge the gap between software and hardware design by modeling hardware components and behavior at different abstraction levels. Their work enables faster development cycles and analysis of system performance before committing to physical hardware design.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a SystemC Modeling Engineer?

To excel as a SystemC Modeling Engineer, you need strong expertise in digital design, C++ programming, hardware description languages, and a background in electrical or computer engineering. Familiarity with SystemC libraries, simulation tools, and version control systems is typically required, and certifications in hardware modeling or verification can be advantageous. Effective problem-solving, attention to detail, and collaboration skills are essential soft skills that help you stand out. These competencies ensure accurate hardware modeling, efficient verification, and successful integration within engineering teams.

What are some common challenges faced by SystemC Modeling Engineers when collaborating with hardware and software teams?

SystemC Modeling Engineers often navigate the challenge of bridging the gap between hardware and software teams, as they must accurately represent hardware behavior in a way that is both functional for software development and reflective of real-world hardware constraints. Ensuring model fidelity while maintaining simulation performance is a delicate balance, especially when requirements change rapidly. Clear communication and iterative validation with both teams are essential to resolve ambiguities and synchronize development timelines.

What is the difference between Systemc Modeling Engineer vs Hardware Design Engineer?

AspectSystemc Modeling EngineerHardware Design Engineer
Primary FocusDeveloping system-level models using SystemC for simulation and verificationDesigning and implementing hardware components and circuits
Required SkillsSystemC, C++, hardware architecture, modeling techniquesVHDL/Verilog, FPGA/ASIC design, circuit analysis
Work EnvironmentEmbedded systems, simulation labs, software developmentHardware labs, manufacturing facilities, design teams
Industry UsageElectronics, embedded systems, system architectureConsumer electronics, telecommunications, semiconductor industry

While both roles involve working with hardware and system design, the Systemc Modeling Engineer primarily focuses on creating high-level models for simulation and verification, whereas the Hardware Design Engineer concentrates on designing physical hardware components. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.

Verification Engineer

Roanoke, VA • On-site


Huntington Ingalls Industries
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Job Description

Are you driven by curiosity, energized by complex challenges, and motivated to dissect the unknown? Join a cutting‑edge team where your expertise directly shapes mission outcomes and national security. We’re looking for engineers who excel at uncovering how systems work (and why), thrive in an environment where innovation moves fast and the stakes are high.

If you enjoy pushing boundaries, experimenting with new approaches, and delivering solutions that make a measurable impact — this is the role for you.

HII Mission Technologies is seeking out-of-the-box thinkers who can uncover difficult-to-activate corner‑case bugs and vulnerabilities in the gate‑level netlists of FPGA and ASIC designs. Candidates for this position will contribute to the team by utilizing industry‑standard functional verification tools (e.g., Questa, VCS, Verdi), logical equivalence tools (e.g., OneSpin 360EC), and proprietary software tools to verify design function and integrity. Common verification targets include embedded processors, DSPs, filters, transceivers, data links, systems‑on‑chip, and decoders.

Experience in the cybersecurity, electronic warfare, encryption, radar, and/or satellite communications domains is a plus.

Level 2 salary range: $90,000–$95,000
Level 3 salary range: $120,000–$130,000
Level 4 salary range: $160,000–$175,000
Level 5 salary range: $185,000–$190,000

Candidates will develop models, transactors, stimuli, monitors, and test benches for simulating and uncovering hidden behaviors in gate‑level digital netlists. Candidates will be expected to produce clear documentation and test cases demonstrating identified bugs or deviations from the specification. Effective collaboration with teammates to produce cohesive results and create improved processes is required.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Level 2: 2 years relevant experience with a Bachelors in a related field; 0 years experience with a Masters; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years relevant experience.
  • Level 3: 5 years relevant experience with a Bachelors; 3 years with a Masters; 0 years with a PhD or JD; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
  • Level 4: 9 years relevant experience with a Bachelors; 7 years with a Masters; 4 years with a PhD or JD; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.
  • Level 5: 15 years relevant experience with a Bachelors; 13 years with a Masters; 10 years with a PhD or JD; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 19 years relevant experience.
  • Willingness to obtain a Top‑Secret security clearance.
  • Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Experience with modern digital verification and modeling languages: SystemVerilog, SystemC, C/C++, Matlab, etc.
  • Directed, constrained‑random, and assertion‑based verification techniques at the gate, interface, and transaction levels.
  • Experience with modern, commercial‑grade, functional simulators (e.g., Xcelium, Incisive, Questa, VCS, Riviera‑Pro, etc).
  • Writing scripts for batched verification tasks: Python, Bash, Tcl, makefiles.
  • Revision control systems for maintaining, sharing, and deploying code: Perforce, Git, SVN, etc.
  • Familiarity with debugging and isolating issues with gate‑level netlists.
Preferred Requirements
  • Familiarity with object‑oriented, embedded, assembly, or machine code programming.
  • Software or hardware reverse‑engineering (e.g., IDA Pro, Ghidra).
  • FPGA design or verification.
  • Active Top Secret security clearance.
  • Familiarity with testing and verification techniques for IC trust, assurance, or security.
  • Experience with logical equivalence checkers (e.g., OneSpin 360‑EC, ESP, Conformal EC).
  • Experience with formal ABV.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Do You Need Assistance? If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to buildyourcareer@hii‑co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1‑844‑849‑8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.

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