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  • SRC, Inc
  • Syracuse, NY
  • Full-Time
  • 58 days ago
  • $64,000 – $88,000
SRC, Inc VERIFIED EMPLOYER

​Firmware Engineer.

Software Engineering & Dev Full-Time

​Firmware Engineer: our view in 3 lines...

  • The Role:This role is for an entry-level engineer working on FPGA and embedded development for digital signal processing and hardware interfaces.
  • The Person:The person will develop FPGA solutions, verify designs through simulation and hardware testing, integrate FPGA designs with hardware and software components, and automate CI/CD workflows using Python and TCL.
  • Requirements:The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or related field, plus understanding of digital logic and computer architecture and knowledge of VHDL/Verilog and RTL simulation tools.

About the role

SRC, Inc. is currently seeking a Firmware Engineer. The selected candidate will play an integral role in FPGA and embedded development efforts. They 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. They 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 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 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 

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or related field
  • 0 + years of experience in FPGA design and development or related experience
  • Understanding of digital logic and computer architecture
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, with excellent communication skills

Ways to Stand Out – Preferred Requirements

  • 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

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 $64,000 to $88,000 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. 

Published July 31, 2026
Location Syracuse, NY
Job Type Full-Time