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Firmware Developer

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In-Office
Lexington, MA, USA
127K-190K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
Lexington, MA, USA
127K-190K Annually
Senior level
Develop firmware in Verilog, support system integration and testing, troubleshoot issues, and provide technical reports, contributing to advanced communications systems.
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Firmware Developer

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

Why Join Us?

  • Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.

  • Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.

  • Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

KBR is seeking a Firmware Developer to join our team in Lexington, MA. In this role, you would be responsible for developing FPGA firmware in Verilog to support implementation of prototype advanced communications systems.  Part of tasking will entail supporting technical exchange meetings, test planning, procedure reviews, and providing technical reports to management and our MIT LL customer. An active DoD Secret clearance is required.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Development of firmware in Verilog

  • Support of system integration and testing activities

  • Troubleshooting of issues during integration and testing

Required Qualifications:

  • Active DoD Secret clearance

  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

  • 5 years applicable experience

  • Experience with Verilog

  • Experience with Python in integration and test environments

  • Experience with the ISE design suite (Xilinx / AMD)

  • Good oral and communication skills

  • Outgoing and energetic with the ability to work within a team environment

Desired Qualifications:

  • Familiarity with VHDL

  • Familiarity with SpeedGoat

  • Familiarity with Matlab and/or Simulink

  • Possess strong oral and written communications skills, and must be able to present findings/results to internal and external organizations

  • Willing and able to travel (up to 25%, typically CONUS)

Work Environment:

  • Location: On-site with the possibility of hybrid arrangement

  • Travel Requirements: Willing and able to travel (up to 25%, typically CONUS)

  • Working Hours: Standard

Basic Compensation:

For MA only, the salary range is approximately $126,900 - $190,400 USD annually. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture.  These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company.  That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together. 

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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