Firmware Engineer (Co-Op/Intern - Spring 2025)

SRC Inc. is currently seeking a Firmware Engineer Co-Op/Intern. You will play an integral role in FPGA and embedded firmware development efforts. You will be mentored by, and work closely with, experienced engineers to implement, and test HDL components for application in 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 or embedded design aligns with the overall project goals and requirements. 

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 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 

• Two years of college with a degree focused in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field. 
• A minimum grade point average of 3.3.
• Coursework and/or experience with digital design or embedded processing.
• Strong understanding of digital logic.
• Knowledge of VHDL/Verilog, C, and/or Python is preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, with excellent communication skills.
• Must be U.S. citizen. 

What Sets SRC, Inc. Apart? 
SRC, Inc. is a not-for-profit research and development company that combines information, science, technology to deliver innovative, advanced defense solutions and products that are redefining possible®. Our commitment is to our employees, our customers, and our communities, not the bottom line. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and equitable workplace for all our employees. When you join our team, you’ll collaborate with more than 1,300 engineers, scientists and professionals — with 20 percent of those employees having served in the military — helping to keep America and its allies safe and strong.  

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.