{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"e16c79bf8cfda9ad770e4b47","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e16c79bf8cfda9ad770e4b47","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e16c79bf8cfda9ad770e4b47","title":"FPGA Programmer","description":"Clearance Requirement: Active Secret Clearance is required to start\nTravel Requirements: 5% - 10%\nLocation: Norfolk, VA\n\nSUMMARY: 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.\n\nPosition responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:\nDesigns, develops, and constructs major units, devices, or equipment; conducts tests and experiments; analyzes results; and redesigns or modifies equipment to improve performance.\nDevelops designs for equipment involving complex or difficult-to-satisfy performance requirements.\nAnalyzes 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.\nPlans or assists in planning tests to evaluate equipment performance.\nSupports troubleshooting, testing, integration, and evaluation of hardware and associated systems.\nCollaborates with engineering and technical personnel to resolve design, integration, and performance issues.\n\nCandidates must possess the following knowledge, skills, and experience:\nBachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, Computer Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.\nEight (8)+ years of full-time professional, hands-on experience in the installation, troubleshooting, repair, and/or testing of major systems.\n\nThe 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.\n\nPosition 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.\n\nBenefits 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.\n\nWR 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. 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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.\n\nPosition responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:\nDesigns, develops, and constructs major units, devices, or equipment; conducts tests and experiments; analyzes results; and redesigns or modifies equipment to improve performance.\nDevelops designs for equipment involving complex or difficult-to-satisfy performance requirements.\nAnalyzes 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.\nPlans or assists in planning tests to evaluate equipment performance.\nSupports troubleshooting, testing, integration, and evaluation of hardware and associated systems.\nCollaborates with engineering and technical personnel to resolve design, integration, and performance issues.\n\nCandidates must possess the following knowledge, skills, and experience:\nBachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, Computer Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.\nEight (8)+ years of full-time professional, hands-on experience in the installation, troubleshooting, repair, and/or testing of major systems.\n\nThe 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.\n\nPosition 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.\n\nBenefits 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.\n\nWR 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. 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