Firmware Engineer - FPGA & Embedded Systems Pro

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time-Off (PTO)

Holidays

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Firmware Engineer in Colorado Springs to design, implement, test, and support firmware across the lifecycle. Travel about 10% is expected. Strong FPGA/VHDL/Verilog, Linux, and toolchain experience are required for success.

The role collaborates with engineers, customers, and suppliers to deliver high-quality solutions in a defense-focused environment. On-site position with growth opportunities and security clearance eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in engineering required.
• Experience with FPGA modules and VHDL/Verilog.
• Experience with Linux/Unix and FPGA toolchains.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement firmware across design to field.
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams.
• Create and run test benches and validation.
• Support multiple projects with disciplined process.

Skills

VHDL

Verilog

Linux

FPGA design

C/C++

Python

Xilinx Vivado

Vitis

ModelSim

Questa

Aldec

JESD

PCIe

100GbE

Git

SVN

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Spectrum analyzers

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Xilinx Vivado

Vitis

ModelSim

Questa

Aldec

Git

SVN

VSCode

Job description

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Firmware Engineer in Colorado Springs to design, implement, test, and support firmware across the lifecycle. Travel about 10% is expected. Strong FPGA/VHDL/Verilog, Linux, and toolchain experience are required for success.

The role collaborates with engineers, customers, and suppliers to deliver high-quality solutions in a defense-focused environment. On-site position with growth opportunities and security clearance eligibility.