Junior FPGA Engineer

KBR • Beavercreek, OH

1d • $90,000 - $110,000

About The Position

KBR is seeking a Junior FPGA Engineer to support the development, testing, and verification of FPGA‑based signal processing and communications systems. This role is ideal for early‑career engineers interested in FPGA design, DSP, and embedded systems, and provides hands‑on experience working alongside experienced engineers in a mission‑focused laboratory environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering
• Coursework or internship experience involving FPGA design, digital logic, or signal processing
• Familiarity with VHDL and/or Verilog
• Basic understanding of DSP concepts such as filtering and sampling
• Familiarity with Linux and version control tools such as Git
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD security clearance

Nice To Haves

• Academic or internship experience with FPGA tools such as Vivado
• Exposure to SDR concepts or communications systems
• Familiarity with MATLAB, Python, or C/C++

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development, implementation, and testing of FPGA logic for digital signal processing and communications applications.
• Support the implementation of basic DSP functions in FPGA hardware under guidance from senior engineers.
• Assist with FPGA integration, hardware bring‑up, and debugging in laboratory environments.
• Develop and run simulation testbenches to verify functional behavior of FPGA designs.
• Support integration of FPGA logic with embedded processors and system interfaces.
• Assist with documentation, version control, and configuration management activities.
• Participate in design reviews, peer reviews, and team technical discussions.
• Learn and apply FPGA development workflows, best practices, and debugging techniques.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees