Firmware Engineer - Verilog, Python (On-site/Hybrid)

Job Title

Firmware Engineer - Verilog, Python (On-site/Hybrid)

Role Summary

Develop and maintain firmware for digital hardware (FPGA/ASIC) using Verilog, support system integration and verification, and troubleshoot hardware/firmware issues during bring-up and testing. Work with a multidisciplinary engineering team on a cleared program based in Lexington, MA with a hybrid work arrangement.

Experience Level

Mid-level — approximately 5 years of relevant firmware/FPGA or digital design experience.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include development, verification, and integration of firmware and supporting test automation.

• Design and implement firmware in Verilog for FPGA/ASIC targets.
• Create and run simulations and testbenches to verify RTL functionality.
• Support system integration, hardware bring-up, and functional testing.
• Debug hardware/firmware interactions and diagnose system-level issues.
• Develop automation and test utilities using Python.
• Use ISE design suite and related toolflows for synthesis, place-and-route, and bitstream generation.
• Collaborate with hardware, systems, and test engineers and maintain development documentation.
• Follow program security and clearance procedures while working on sensitive systems.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills, security, and experience for immediate contribution.

• Active DoD Secret security clearance.
• Approximately 5 years of relevant industry experience working with digital firmware/FPGA development.
• Proven experience writing synthesizable Verilog and developing testbenches.
• Proficiency with Python for automation, test scripting, and data analysis.
• Experience with Xilinx ISE design suite or equivalent FPGA toolchains.
• Hands-on experience with system integration and hardware bring-up/testing.
• Ability to work on-site in Lexington, MA with a hybrid schedule.
• Strong debugging and root-cause analysis skills for hardware/firmware interactions.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with additional HDLs (VHDL), advanced verification methodologies, or higher clearance levels.
• Familiarity with board-level debug tools (JTAG, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes) and CI/test infrastructure.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science is required (as stated in the posting).

About the Company

Company: KBR

Headquarters: Houston, Texas, United States

KBR is a global engineering, procurement, and construction firm that provides technical, professional, and operational services to government and commercial clients across defense, aerospace, energy, and infrastructure sectors.