National Security Solutions (NSS)… at KBR Careers · Chantilly

Summary: KBR is a company that delivers full life cycle professional and technical solutions to improve operational readiness and drive innovation. The National Security Solutions – FPGA Signal Processing Intern will assist in developing and testing signal processing algorithms on FPGA platforms, while collaborating with engineers and researchers. Responsibilities: - Assists in developing, implementing, and testing signal processing algorithms on FPGA platforms for array-based systems - Designs and implements HDL (Verilog/VHDL) for DSP, data movement, and control logic - Works on hardware implementations of beamforming and array processing algorithms and evaluates performance - Integrates FPGA designs with simulation models and testbenches for verification and validation - Builds and maintains performance evaluation frameworks to measure throughput, latency, and correctness - Brings up FPGA boards in the lab, runs experiments, and debugs functional and timing issues - Processes and visualizes signal and system performance data for analysis and reporting - Supports integration of FPGA-based signal processing into larger research or prototype workflows - Uses git-based workflows for version control, collaboration, and code review - Documents architectures, methods, assumptions, and results clearly for technical review - Collaborates with engineers and researchers to iterate on hardware/software co-design solutions Required Qualifications: - Currently pursuing a Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or an advanced undergraduate with substantial FPGA project or lab experience - Hands-on experience with FPGAs through coursework, research, internships, or significant projects - Proficiency in HDL (Verilog and/or VHDL) for design, simulation, and debugging - Experience with FPGA toolchains such as Vivado, Quartus, Libero, or similar - Experience implementing and debugging digital signal processing algorithms in hardware, including filtering, FFTs, beamforming, or streaming pipelines - Familiarity with fundamental signal processing concepts such as sampling, filtering, and FFTs - Experience writing test benches and performing functional and/or timing verification - Comfort working in a lab environment with hardware bring-up and debugging - Experience with git or similar version control systems - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Prior research, lab, or project experience in FPGA, signal processing, or related hardware systems - Strong work ethics and interpersonal skills - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Must be a US Citizen - Must pass a Security Pre-Screen and have the ability to obtain a security clearance Required Skills: FPGA experience, HDL (Verilog/VHDL), Digital signal processing Important Skills: FPGA toolchains, Signal processing concepts, Test benches, Lab environment debugging, Version control (git) Nice-to-Have Skills: Analytical skills, Work ethics, Communication skills, Interpersonal skills Benefits: Mentorship from experienced subject matter experts, Cutting edge projects, relevant to real world challenges, Work in a collaborative and dynamic team environment, Networking opportunities with other technologists and executives, Competitive pay and great company culture