FPGA Programmer

WR Systems

Norfolk, Virginia

$88,000–$129,000 Per Year

2 days ago

Job Description

Clearance Requirement: Active Secret Clearance is required to start

Travel Requirements: 5% - 10%

Location: Norfolk, VA

SUMMARY: WR has an opportunity for a Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) Programmer to perform non-routine and complex technical assignments involving the planning and execution of a complete project of relatively limited scope or a portion of a larger, more complex project. The FPGA Programmer will select and adapt plans, techniques, designs, and layouts; collaborate with personnel across related technical activities to resolve problems and coordinate work; and review, analyze, and integrate the technical work of others.

Position responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

Designs, develops, and constructs major units, devices, or equipment; conducts tests and experiments; analyzes results; and redesigns or modifies equipment to improve performance.
Develops designs for equipment involving complex or difficult-to-satisfy performance requirements.
Analyzes technical data to determine applicability to design problems; evaluates possible design layouts; calculates design data; and prepares layouts, detailed specifications, parts lists, estimates, procedures, and related technical documentation.
Plans or assists in planning tests to evaluate equipment performance.
Supports troubleshooting, testing, integration, and evaluation of hardware and associated systems.
Collaborates with engineering and technical personnel to resolve design, integration, and performance issues.

Candidates must possess the following knowledge, skills, and experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, Computer Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
Eight (8)+ years of full-time professional, hands-on experience in the installation, troubleshooting, repair, and/or testing of major systems.

The selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment third-party background check which may include verification of any of the following: Employment history; Education and/or certifications; Criminal history; Driving Records; Other records or information related to the candidate’s suitability for the position.

Position Salary Range: $88,000 - $129,000. The listed salary range represents the typical range for this position. WR bases the offered salary on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual candidate qualifications, such as education, experience, knowledge, and skills, scope and responsibilities of the position, and market and business considerations.

Benefits Offered: WR offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Company Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, and Tuition Reimbursement.

WR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, traits associated with race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including lactation, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, veterans’ status, or any additional factors that are protected by law. EOE/Veteran/Disability. Please see https://wrsystems.com/our-responsibility/ for more information.

Numbers & Facts

Location	Norfolk, Virginia
Industry	Other/Not Classified
Salary	$88,000–$129,000 Per Year
Company Size	100 to 499 employees
Year Founded	1983
Website	http://www.wrsystems.com/wr-systems/

About Company

Through the company's three core operations – Maritime Technologies, Healthcare Technologies, and Government Agency Technologies – WR Systems has, since 1983, supported some of the world's most well known and demanding customers by providing mission-critical technical solutions.

Off-shore energy companies and children's hospitals. Cruise lines and departments of state. The world's largest shipyards and 17 navies. Just a sampling of the repeat customers who choose WR Systems for the company's renowned customer support, deep technical expertise, and dedication to developing, deploying, and maintaining systems cost effectively, anywhere in the world.