FPGA Firmware Engineer

Scires; North Charleston, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Scientific Research Corporation is seeking an FPGA Firmware Engineer to advance SDRS systems for NIWC Atlantic in Charleston, SC. You will work with experts in SDR, software, and electronic warfare while emphasizing HDL-based design for SoC hardware and embedded software integration.

The role requires 5–8 years of FPGA firmware experience, VHDL proficiency, Linux development, and strong problem-solving and communication abilities. On-site work with US government program involvement is expected.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of FPGA firmware development experience.
• Proficient in VHDL; familiarity with C/C++.
• Experience in Linux-based development.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Knowledge of software development life cycles and systems/software engineering discipline.

Responsibilities

• Architect FPGA firmware for embedded SoC platforms.
• Design and develop HDL components and verification testbenches.
• Develop embedded Linux applications and drivers for FPGA integration.
• Create test tools and automation; package IP components.
• Collaborate with SDR, software, and EW teams; support system demonstrations.

Skills

FPGA firmware

VHDL

C/C++

Linux

HDL

Problem solving

Communication

SDR

Education

Systems/Software engineering degree

Tools

Vivado

Vitis

Yocto

Buildroot

PetaLinux

MATLAB

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Description

• Filling the technical position of Field-programmable Gate Array (FPGA) Firmware Engineer on the Software Defined Radio Systems (SDRS) program at the Navy Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic in Charleston, SC
• Working alongside industry experts in the fields of SDR, software development, tactical communications, and electronic warfare
• Emphasizing hardware description language (HDL) and application development for system-on-chip (SoC) hardware platforms but will span other aspects of embedded software development including documentation, design, implementation, integration, verification, review, toolchain automation, maintenance, etc.
• Architecting software/firmware systems for embedded SoC hardware platforms
• Designing, developing, and maintaining new and legacy logic components for use on FPGAs
• Designing communications between distributed software components
• Developing embedded Linux applications and drivers to integrate FPGAs with other software components
• Packaging and using IP components in FPGA block diagram design
• Designing and developing testbenches and test tools
• Developing for and integrating with digital signal processors (DSPs)
• Designing for partial reconfiguration
• Using containers to dynamically program FPGAs
• Automating software with scripts
• Performing system demonstrations

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Requirements

• 5-8 years experience
• Experienced in developing and maintaining FPGA firmware components
• Proficient in VHDL and familiar with high-level programming languages (e.g. C/C++)
• Comfortable developing in a Linux operating environment
• Highly motivated and able to work both independently and in a team
• Effective complex problem solving skills
• Effective communication and analysis skills
• In-depth knowledge of software development life cycles
• Formal education or equivalent experience in a systems or software engineering discipline

Desired Skills

• Experience in software development for embedded general purpose processors (GPPs) and/or DSPs
• Experience with embedded software development including embedded Linux and SoC-based architectures
• Experience with Xilinx FPGAs and Vivado/Vitis toolchain
• Experience with embedded OS development such as Yocto, Buildroot, or PetaLinux
• Experience with SDR platforms, frameworks, and software
• Experience in scripting languages such as Bash and TCL
• Familiar with use of MATLAB for signal processing and modeling
• Familiar with containerization and virtualization (e.g. Kubernetes, Docker, Vagrant, Ansible, etc.)
• Familiar with using modular open systems architectures such as CMOSS, SOSA, MORA, VICTORY, OpenVPX, etc. to achieve interoperability

Clearance Information

SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE SECRET LEVEL

Travel Requirements

• Occasional CONUS travel (<10%) to support stakeholder meetings and systems integration and demonstration may be required

About Us

Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.

SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals with amounts increasing based on role and years of service, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

EEO

Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.

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