Embedded Firmware Engineer - Fpga

SciTec has been awarded multiple government contracts and is growing our creative Team! SciTec, Inc. is a dynamic small business with the mission to deliver advanced sensor data processing technologies and scientific instrumentation capabilities in support of National Security and Defense. We support customers throughout the Department of Defense and U.S. Government in building innovative new tools to deliver unique world-class data exploitation capabilities.
SciTec has immediate opportunities for talented engineers to support programs focusing on development of software and firmware for System on a Chip (SoC) - ARM/FPGA processing engines at our Princeton, NJ location. We are looking for experienced developers to join a fast-growing team dedicated to developing embedded architectures including software, middleware, and hardware drivers.
Responsibilities
Adapt existing image and signal processing C++ and python code base for hardware accelerated payload signal processing on space-hardened FPGAs.
Develop software for complex processing algorithms using both open source and internally developed libraries and APIs.
Support the development of kernels and drivers for ARM Linux-based operating systems.
Build new tools for performance testing, debugging, and benchmarking.
Work with Industry partners to develop, document, and support integration testing.
Document algorithm requirements, designs, and performance metrics for presentation and reporting to Industry partners and government customers.
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:
A bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, or related field
Proficiency with software development using C++ in a Linux development environment
Professional experience with FPGAs, embedded programming, and Xilinx platforms
Experience using C++, python, and shell scripts for testing and validation
Demonstrated communication and presentation skills
The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance
Detail oriented
Good verbal and written communication skills
Candidates who have any of the following skills or experience will be preferred:
Advanced degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, or related field
Professional software development experience, particularly across multiple languages
Professional firmware development experience, particularly across multiple platforms
Working knowledge of VHDL/Verilog, HLS, Yocto, or Petalinux
Scientific computing, simulation, machine learning, parallel processing, networking interfaces
Experience with the exploitation and analysis of OPIR, E/O, SAR, Spectral, RF, or other remotely sensed data
Experience with presenting data to customers and other stakeholders
A current Department of Defense or Department of Energy security clearance
Due to the classified nature of the projects, fully remote work is not an option, although we do offer flexible work-from-home when possible.
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Benefits
SciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including:
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
3% Fully Vested Company 401K Contribution (no employee contribution required)
100% company paid HSA Medical insurance, with a choice of 2 buy-up options
80% company paid Dental insurance
100% company paid Vision insurance
100% company paid Life insurance
100% company paid Long-term Disability insurance
100% company paid Hospital Indemnity insurance
Voluntary Accident and Critical Illness insurance
Short-term Disability insurance
Annual Profit-Sharing Plan
Discretionary Performance Bonus
Paid Parental Leave
Generous Paid Time Off, including Vacation, Vacation, and Sick Pay
Flexible Work Hours
The pay range for this position is $87,360 - $184,808/ year. SciTec considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. This is not a guarantee of compensation.
SciTec is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.