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Research Engineer II/III - FPGA, real-time and HPC code development (C programming)

SRI International

Ann Arbor, MIFull-time$91–135K/yrTracked todaySeen in employer's feed today
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At a glance

Compensation
$91–135K/yr
Location
Ann Arbor, MI
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Security clearanceBachelor's degree

Job overview

From the Ann Arbor, MI office, SRI International seeks a Research Engineer with FPGA and low‑level C/C++ development experience to contribute to real‑time and high‑performance computing applications in remote sensing and surveillance processing.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

FPGA ProgrammingEmbedded ComputingC ProgrammingC++Unix/Linux Operating SystemMulti‑Threaded Parallel ComputingStrong Analytical AbilityDigital Signal ProcessingMatlabPythonNetworking Hardware/Software AdministrationDigital System Design Basics

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or Related Field or M.S. DegreeU.S. Citizenship With Ability to Obtain Security Clearance

Full job description

Overview

From our Ann Arbor, MI office, we have an opening for a Research Engineer with FPGA and low-level code development (C and C++) for real-time and high-performance computing (HPC) applications. You will participate in multi-disciplinary, collaborative teams and contribute to the development of state-of-the-art remote sensing and surveillance processing algorithms and software implemented on real-time hardware. Relevant sensor types include electro-optic/infrared and active/passive radar imaging systems.

Candidates must have experience with FPGA programming and ideally have experience with low-level code development for standard processors (C programming). Those with FPGA experience that possess the desire and motivation to learn real-time and HPC programming are encouraged to apply.

This position is within the Advanced Technology and Systems Division (ATSD). The vision of ATSD is to create competitive advantages for our customers by inventing new technology and concepts resulting in disruptive, low cost, and high-performance solutions. The division advances the state of the art in diverse areas such as radar and electronic warfare; novel imaging technology; robotics; quantum sensing and metrology; marine technology; and applied optics.CHECK OUT OUR RESEARCH! (https://www.sri.com/research/advanced-technology-and-systems-division/)

Responsibilities

  • Implementation of complex algorithms on FPGAs.

  • Collaboration with algorithm developers to enhance performance of algorithms on FPGAs.

  • Development of software to control sensors and processing nodes.

  • Configure processing nodes to optimize performance.

  • Participate in laboratory work, collecting and analyzing sensor data.

Qualifications

  • Minimum qualifications: RE II - Bachelors with 2+ years OR M.S. degree; RE III - Bachelors with 5+ years OR MS with 3+ years of related experience.

  • Area of study - Electrical Engineer, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Math, or another related field.

  • U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance required.

  • FPGA programming, embedded computing.

  • Experience with software development in C and/or C++ Experience with Unix/Linux operating system and multi-threaded/parallel computing.

  • Strong analytical ability.

  • Ability to support occasional travel associated with meetings and/or data collections.

Desired Skills:

  • Digital Signal Processing (DSP) theory and implementation

  • Experience with Matlab and/or Python

  • Networking hardware/software/administration

  • Basics of digital system design

The salary range is: RE II -$90,580-$134,740. RE III - $115,710-$172,115. Salary ranges will vary and are based on several factors, including geographic location, market competitiveness and equity amongst internal employees in similar roles. Positions may also qualify for SRI's Pay for Outstanding Performance program or the annual Performance Based Compensation program. SRI also has a competitive benefits package, to view details please go to https://www.sri.com/resources/benefits/. SRI will accept applications until the position is filled.

SRI is an independent nonprofit research institute headquartered in Menlo Park, Calif., with a rich history of supporting government and industry. We create and deliver world-changing solutions for a safer, healthier, and more sustainable future. For almost 80 years, we have collaborated across technical and scientific disciplines to discover and develop groundbreaking products and technologies and bring innovations and ideas to the marketplace.

Background Check

Candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment will be subject to a background check.

EOE/AA

SRI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

At SRI

We value different identities, perspectives and experiences. An inclusive working environment that nurtures a culture of belonging strengthens our ability to create and deliver world-changing solutions for a safer, healthier, and more sustainable future.

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Job Locations US-MI-Ann Arbor

ID 2026-6457

Category Engineering

Position Type Full-Time

Worker Type On-Site

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