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Scientific Research Corporation lists this FPGA Firmware Engineer opportunity in north charleston, South Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
FPGA Firmware Engineer
Location: US-SC-North Charleston
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Category: Software Engineer
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Application Open Date: 2/25/2026
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
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 ( Benefits
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 starting at 10 days of vacation and 5 days of sick leave annually, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence.
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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Worksite address
north charleston, SC, 29405, US
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