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# Firmware Developer

- **Company:** KBR Inc
- **Location:** Lexington, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $126,900.0 - $190,400.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Firmware, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Simulink, Systems Integration, Verilog, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), Information Technology
- **Published:** July 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a53cb769d89c962e

## About the Role

* 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)

## Description

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., * Development of firmware in Verilog

 * Support of system integration and testing activities
 * Troubleshooting of issues during integration and testing


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