Engineer: Firmware

FPGA Engineer (Entry Level)


As an FPGA Engineer at SRC Inc., you will play an integral role in FPGA and embedded development efforts. You will work closely with experienced engineers to design, implement, and test HDL components for digital signal processing, command and control, external hardware interfaces, high-speed communication protocols and more. You will collaborate with diverse, cross-functional teams of hardware and software engineers to ensure the FPGA design aligns with the overall project goals and requirements.
What You’ll Do
  • Develop and implement FPGA solutions using Very High-Speed Integrated Circuit Hardware Description Language (VHDL)/Verilog
  • Perform verification of FPGA designs through simulation and hardware testing, identifying, and resolving any design issues or bottlenecks 
  • Learn and apply best practices in programmable logic design and development
  • Participate in the integration of FPGA designs with hardware and software components
  • Keep up-to-date with the latest FPGA technologies and tools
  • Learn and apply FPGA design principals including RTL design, verification, logic synthesis, prototyping, and timing analysis
  • Use Python, TCL and other scripting languages to automate continuous development, continuous integration (CI/CD) workflows
What You’ll Bring 
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
  • 0-3 years of experience in FPGA design and development or related experience
  • Strong understanding of digital logic design, embedded systems, and FPGA architectures
  • Knowledge of VHDL/Verilog
  • Knowledge of RTL simulation tools
  • Understanding of FPGA debugging, timing analysis, and logic optimization principles
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, with excellent communication skills
  • Must be U.S. citizen
What Sets Us Apart?
SRC, Inc., a not-for-profit research and development company, combines information, science, technology and ingenuity to solve “impossible” problems in the areas of defense, environment and intelligence. Across our family of companies, we apply bright minds, fresh thinking and relentless determination to deliver innovative products and services that are redefining possible®. When you join our team, you’ll be a part of something truly meaningful — helping to keep America and its allies safe and strong. You’ll collaborate with more than 1,400 engineers, scientists and professionals — with 20 percent of those employees having served in the military — in a highly innovative, inclusive and equitable work environment. You’ll receive a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package that includes four or more weeks of paid time off to start, 10 percent employer contribution toward retirement, and 100 percent tuition support.     
Total compensation for this role is market competitive. The anticipated salary range for this position based out of Syracuse, NY is estimated at $71,000 to $90,000 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s experience, skills, and abilities, geographic location as well as other business and organizational needs. SRC offers competitive benefit options, for more details please visit our website.     

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  • Location Syracuse, New York
  • Employment Type Full-Time Salaried
  • Experience Required 0+ Years
  • Education Required Bachelors Degree
  • Security Clearance Requirement Must meet eligibility requirements
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