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KBR is seeking a FPGA Engineer to support the design, development, integration, and testing of FPGAbased communications, RF, and signal processing systems. This role focuses on handson FPGA ...

FPGA Engineer

Las Cruces, NM · On-site

$128.60K - $165.20K/yr

Engineering / Hardware Development Reports To: FPGA Engineering Lead / Manager Job Overview: We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior FPGA Developer to join our team. As an FPGA ...

FPGA Engineer

Las Cruces, NM · On-site

$128.60K - $165.20K/yr

Engineering / Hardware Development Reports To: FPGA Engineering Lead / Manager Job Overview: We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior FPGA Developer to join our team. As an FPGA ...

Senior FPGA Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$153.20K - $196.80K/yr

Own FPGA development from prototype through productization * Define FPGA and real-time processing architecture, including throughput optimization, latency reduction, and system integration * Lead ...

FPGA Design Eng

Boulder, CO

$129.50K - $178.40K/yr

In this role, the FPGA Design Engineer will be responsible for leveraging the Vivado Design Suite, the Vitis development platform (including High-Level Synthesis), and hardware design languages VHDL ...

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As of Jun 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for fpga development in the United States is $147,315.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $130,000.00 and $167,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Fpga Development vs Digital Design Engineer?

AspectFpga DevelopmentDigital Design Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering, FPGA certifications (optional)Bachelor's or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields
Work EnvironmentHardware-focused, FPGA labs, embedded systemsHardware and software integration, digital circuit design
Industry UsageTelecommunications, aerospace, defense, consumer electronicsConsumer electronics, automotive, industrial automation
Common Search/ComparisonFPGA design, FPGA programming, FPGA engineerDigital circuit design, digital systems engineer

Both Fpga Development and Digital Design Engineer roles involve designing digital systems, but Fpga Development specifically focuses on FPGA hardware programming and implementation, while Digital Design Engineers may work on broader digital circuit design across various platforms. Understanding these distinctions helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.

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FPGA Engineer

$115K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago


KBR rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 45 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

48th of 351 rated engineering


Job description

Title:

FPGA Engineer

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 FPGA Engineer to support the design, development, integration, and testing of FPGAbased communications, RF, and signal processing systems. This role focuses on handson FPGA development and DSP implementation while collaborating closely with senior engineers across hardware, firmware, and software domains.

The ideal candidate has solid experience developing FPGAbased DSP solutions and is comfortable working in a lab environment on real hardware systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and maintain FPGAbased digital signal processing logic for communications and RF systems under guidance of senior engineers.
  • Implement and debug realtime DSP algorithms in hardware, including filtering, FFTs, modulation/demodulation, and synchronization functions.
  • Integrate FPGA designs with embedded processors, peripherals, and system interfaces using standard protocols such as AXI.
  • Develop supporting software and firmware to command, control, and interface with FPGAbased modules.
  • Assist with hardware bringup, integration, testing, and debugging in laboratory environments using standard RF and digital test equipment.
  • Develop and execute simulation environments, testbenches, and verification workflows to validate functional and timing correctness of FPGA designs.
  • Collaborate with RF, software, firmware, and systems engineers to support system integration and troubleshooting activities.
  • Analyze FPGA performance with respect to throughput, latency, and resource utilization, and implement optimizations as needed.
  • Develop and maintain scripts or automation tools to support FPGA build and test workflows.
  • Support configuration management, documentation, and version control best practices throughout the development lifecycle.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
  • 4-7 years of relevant experience in FPGA, DSP, communications, or signal processing systems
  • Proficiency in VHDL and/or Verilog
  • Experience with FPGA development tools such as Vivado (or similar)
  • Familiarity with DSP concepts including sampling, filtering, and frequencydomain analysis
  • Experience working in a Linux development environment
  • Experience with Git or similar version control systems
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with SDR platforms or frameworks
  • Experience integrating FPGA logic with embedded processors (e.g., ARM, MicroBlaze)
  • Familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink or similar modeling tools
  • Experience developing basic test benches or verification workflows

Basic Compensation:$115,000 - $150,000 (For Beavercreek, OH Only)
The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

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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At KBR, we partner with government and industry clients to provide purposeful and comprehensive solutions with an emphasis on efficiency and safety. With a full portfolio of services, proprietary technologies and expertise, our employees are ready to handle projects and missions from planning and design to sustainability and maintenance. Whether at the bottom of the ocean or in outer space, our clients trust us to deliver the impossible on a daily basis.

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Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Houston, TX, US

Year founded

1998