SRC Inc. is currently seeking a Summer 2025 Firmware Engineer 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
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 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.
