Embedded Firmware Engineer - Princeton, NJ, United States - SciTec, Inc.

Description

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

*Resumes, Cover Letters, and Applications which are generated by AI will not be considered for employment
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 $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.