Embedded Design Engineer (Intern - Spring 2027)

SRC; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement contribution

Tuition support

Job summary

SRC, Inc. is seeking an Embedded Design Engineer Intern for Spring 2027 in Syracuse, NY.

You will contribute to cutting-edge FPGA and embedded projects, learning from mentors and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on DSP, high-speed protocols, and hardware interfaces. You will implement FPGA solutions in VHDL/Verilog, verify firmware through simulations and hardware testing, and apply best practices in programmable logic design, RTL, timing analysis, and CI/CD automation with Python and

Qualifications

• Two years of college completed toward a bachelor's degree in electrical or computer engineering.
• GPA 3.3 or higher and strong fundamentals in digital design.
• Familiarity with HDL, embedded processing, and scripting basics.

Responsibilities

• Implement FPGA solutions using VHDL/Verilog.
• Verify firmware via simulation and hardware testing to identify issues.
• Learn best practices in programmable logic design and development.
• Apply RTL design, verification, synthesis, prototyping, and timing analysis.
• Use Python/TCL to automate CI/CD for development workflows.

Skills

Digital design

VHDL/Verilog

Python

C

Strong communication

Education

Two years of college toward EE/CE degree

Tools

VHDL/Verilog

Python

Job description

SRC, Inc. is currently seeking an Embedded Design Engineer Intern for Spring 2027. You will help shape cutting-edge FPGA and embedded technologies. In this hands-on role, you'll contribute directly to real-world engineering projects while learning from experienced mentors who are invested in your growth. You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and gain exposure to digital signal processing, high-speed communication protocols, hardware interfaces, and more.

What You'll Do

• Implement FPGA solutions using Very High-Speed Integrated Circuit Hardware Description Language (VHDL)/Verilog
• Perform verification of firmware 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
• Learn and apply FPGA design principles 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

• Two years of college completed toward a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or related field
• A minimum grade point average of 3.3
• Coursework or hands-on experience in digital design or embedded processing
• Strong understanding of digital logic principles
• Familiarity with VHDL/Verilog, C, or Python is preferred
• Strong communication skills and collaborative mindset

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 range for this position based out of Syracuse, NY is estimated at $22 to $26/hour. 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.

Non-Discrimination Statement

Individuals seeking employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or age, or status as a protected veteran or disability except as strictly required by applicable law. You are being given the opportunity to provide the following information in order to help us comply with federal and state record keeping, reporting, and other legal requirements, including requirements under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, 29 U.S.C. 793, and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), 38 U.S.C. 4212.

• Location Syracuse, New York
• Employment Type Intern/Co-Op
• Experience Required 2+ Years
• Education Required High School Diploma/GED
• Security Clearance Requirement Must meet eligibility requirements
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