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Embedded Firmware Engineer - FPGA
Embedded Firmware Engineer - FPGA-February 2024
Princeton
Feb 10, 2026
About 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.

  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 Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Pay

  Flexible Work Hours

  The pay range for this position is $81,224 - $199,264 / 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.

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