FPGA Firmware Engineer

Job Description:Job Summary We are seeking an experienced FPGA Firmware Engineer to support Software Defined Radio (SDR) systems within a defense-focused engineering environment. This role emphasizes hardware description language (HDL) development and application design for embedded system-on-chip (SoC) platforms, while also contributing to broader embedded software development efforts including architecture, integration, testing, automation, and system demonstrations. This position is contingent upon funding. What You Will Do Architect software and firmware systems for embedded SoC hardware platforms Design, develop, and maintain new and legacy FPGA logic components Develop communication interfaces between distributed software components Create embedded Linux applications and drivers to integrate FPGA hardware with software systems Package and integrate IP components within FPGA block designs Design and develop testbenches and validation tools Develop for and integrate with digital signal processors (DSPs) Implement partial reconfiguration strategies for FPGA platforms Utilize containerization approaches to dynamically program FPGAs Automate development workflows using scripting tools Participate in system integration activities and technical demonstrations Requirements 5-8 years of experience developing and maintaining FPGA firmware Proficiency in VHDL and familiarity with high-level programming languages such as C/C++ Comfortable working in Linux development environments Strong understanding of software development life cycles Formal education or equivalent experience in systems engineering, software engineering, or related discipline Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a technical team U.S. Citizenship required Active U.S. Government Secret clearance required Desired Qualifications Experience developing embedded software for general-purpose processors (GPPs) and/or DSPs Experience with embedded Linux and SoC-based architectures Experience with Xilinx FPGAs and Vivado/Vitis toolchains Familiarity with embedded OS build systems such as Yocto, Buildroot, or PetaLinux Experience with SDR platforms and related frameworks Proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash and TCL Familiarity with MATLAB for signal processing and modeling Experience with containerization and virtualization tools (Docker, Kubernetes, Vagrant, Ansible) Familiarity with modular open systems architectures such as CMOSS, SOSA, MORA, VICTORY, or OpenVPX Travel Requirements Occasional domestic travel (less than 10%) to support stakeholder meetings, system integration, and demonstrations Working Place:North Charleston, South Carolina, United States Company : 2026 March 12 - Scientific Research Corporation

Created: 2026-03-04