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System Verification Engineer jobs are open across semiconductors, aerospace, automotive, and defense, from new-grad to staff and principal levels, with specializations in ASIC verification, FPGA validation, and system-level testbench development. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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BAE Systems is seeking an Entry-Level Verification and Validation (V&V) Systems Engineer to support our work as the prime contractor for a high‑visibility U.S. Navy weapon system program. The ideal candidate thrives in a multidisciplinary engineering environment, communicates effectively, and collaborates proactively across organizational boundaries. We are looking for an engaging, team‑oriented problem‑solver who can operate with initiative and adapt quickly within a dynamic program landscape.
In this role, the engineer will work closely with multiple engineering teams supporting the U.S. Navy’s Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) office. Responsibilities include:
- Supporting refinement of the program’s verification strategy and approach
- Conducting verification activities using system requirements, verification methods, and producing design compliance reports
- Assisting in the development and maintenance of the Requirements Verification and Traceability Matrix (RVTM)
- Performing data analysis and collaborating with teams to support verification and validation of system requirements
- Conducting impact and traceability assessments and recommending corrective actions
- Preparing technical documentation, presentations, data packages, and white papers
- Participating in IPTs, working groups, and communities of practice
- Attending customer staff meetings
- Supporting execution of the Systems Engineering Verification process, including technical reviews
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Systems, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline with at least 2 years of relevant experience; or a Master’s degree in Systems, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with diverse teams
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 10%
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Up to 4 years of relevant work experience
- Experience defining a verification process for a new program
- Experience within the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) environment
- INCOSE Associate Systems Engineering Professional (ASEP) certification
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $79365 - $134921
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
BAE Systems is seeking an Entry-Level Verification and Validation (V&V) Systems Engineer to support our work as the prime contractor for a high‑visibility U.S. Navy weapon system program. The ideal candidate thrives in a multidisciplinary engineering environment, communicates effectively, and collaborates proactively across organizational boundaries. We are looking for an engaging, team‑oriented problem‑solver who can operate with initiative and adapt quickly within a dynamic program landscape.
In this role, the engineer will work closely with multiple engineering teams supporting the U.S. Navy’s Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) office. Responsibilities include:
- Supporting refinement of the program’s verification strategy and approach
- Conducting verification activities using system requirements, verification methods, and producing design compliance reports
- Assisting in the development and maintenance of the Requirements Verification and Traceability Matrix (RVTM)
- Performing data analysis and collaborating with teams to support verification and validation of system requirements
- Conducting impact and traceability assessments and recommending corrective actions
- Preparing technical documentation, presentations, data packages, and white papers
- Participating in IPTs, working groups, and communities of practice
- Attending customer staff meetings
- Supporting execution of the Systems Engineering Verification process, including technical reviews
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Systems, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline with at least 2 years of relevant experience; or a Master’s degree in Systems, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with diverse teams
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 10%
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Up to 4 years of relevant work experience
- Experience defining a verification process for a new program
- Experience within the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) environment
- INCOSE Associate Systems Engineering Professional (ASEP) certification
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $79365 - $134921
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in system verification engineer jobs.
- Proficiency in SystemVerilog and UVM-based testbench development
- Experience with constrained-random verification and functional coverage closure
- Familiarity with logic simulation tools and hardware emulation platforms
- Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering
- Ability to debug complex waveforms and trace failures to root cause
- Understanding of bus protocols such as AXI, PCIe, or USB in a verification context
Tips for Your System Verification Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to verification methodologies
Hiring managers scan for UVM, SystemVerilog, and constrained-random verification experience in the first few lines. Call out specific DUT types you verified and coverage closure results rather than listing tools generically.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists system verification engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Distinguish block-level from system-level experience
Many postings split verification scope between IP-level and full-chip or system-level validation. Make clear which scope you have owned, since teams often need one more than the other and filter resumes accordingly.
Highlight simulation and emulation platform fluency
Employers in ASIC and SoC environments expect hands-on experience with logic simulation or hardware emulation platforms. Name the platforms you have used and the project scale, not just the category of tool.
Prepare a whiteboard debug scenario for interviews
Most on-site and virtual rounds include a live debug exercise on a waveform or coverage hole. Practice walking an interviewer through your reasoning process step by step, because communication of methodology matters as much as the correct answer.
Negotiate total compensation, not just base pay
Verification roles at chip companies often include equity and tape-out bonuses that vary widely by team and node. Ask specifically about those components during the offer stage so you can compare offers on a consistent basis.
System Verification Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most system verification engineers?
NVIDIA, BAE Systems USA, and Zoox are hiring the most system verification engineers right now, with openings concentrated in California, Texas, and Washington, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially active at fabless semiconductor companies and automotive chip divisions scaling new SoC programs.
How many system verification engineer jobs are remote?
About 60% of system verification engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote work most common in pre-silicon verification roles that do not require physical lab access. Roles involving hardware bring-up, emulation farm management, or hands-on board debug are more likely to require on-site presence.
How do you become a system verification engineer?
Start with a degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering, then build hands-on skills in SystemVerilog and UVM through coursework, personal projects, or internships. Focus on writing self-checking testbenches, closing functional coverage, and debugging simulation failures. Many engineers enter through entry-level design or verification assistant roles and move up as they own increasingly complex verification environments.
How do you get hired as a system verification engineer with little experience?
Target companies with structured new-grad verification programs, often labeled associate or junior verification engineer, where you will be paired with a senior engineer. Build a portfolio of open-source or academic UVM testbenches you can walk through in an interview. Emphasizing debugging discipline and coverage methodology matters more than the complexity of the DUT you have worked on.
What does the system verification engineer interview process look like?
Most processes include a recruiter screen, a technical phone round covering SystemVerilog syntax and UVM architecture, and one or two on-site or virtual rounds with a live coding or debug exercise. Some companies add a design review where you present a past verification plan. Loops typically close with a hiring manager conversation focused on project scope and team fit.
Where can I find and apply to system verification engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to system verification engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from companies across the United States. Search for roles that match your verification domain and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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