FPGA Engineer - East Coast

Job Title:

FPGA Engineer

Fully remote for candidates on the east coast, who are open to occasional travel to North Carolina!

In this role, the FPGA Engineer will be involved in developing specifications, testing, inspections, and documentation for the latest nuclear reactor technology. The engineer will strategize and conduct both confirmation and validation testing of next-generation reactor systems.

• Create, schedule, and perform engineered tests of new technology solutions to meet customer, design, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate effectively with experts within the team and in adjacent work groups.
• Demonstrate excellent technical problem-solving skills to assess problems thoroughly and drive logical conclusions.
• Demonstrate ownership, proactively communicate, and deliver assignments on time.
• Identify, document, and lead resolution of technical risks within each project.
• Provide firm design bases for solutions that meet business objectives, project requirements, and industry standards.
• Prepare and present technical data to co-workers and customers.
• Work closely with technicians to assemble fixtures and equipment, prepare the Test Facility, and conduct unique testing.
• Develop manual or automated production test procedures to ensure product reliability and functionality.
• Provide technical support to technicians for various testing activities.
• Be willing to occasionally travel domestically and internationally to support customer/supplier meetings.

• Proficiency in System Verilog and UVM Methodology.
• 3-5 years of experience with an engineering degree.
• Strong experience in writing and implementing test plans, developing test cases from requirements, and implementing test cases.
• Minimum of 5 years of testing experience on complex electrical or electro-mechanical systems and structures.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited university/college or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in diagnostic troubleshooting of both Analog and Digital Electronics.
• Programming experience and strong knowledge of coding in C, Python, Lab View, or Lab Windows.
• Competency in FPGA.

• Experience with ARM Development Studio.
• AI Prompt tools usage would be a huge bonus.
• Strong working knowledge of measurement devices and calibration processes.
• Hands-on experience with measurement instrumentation such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
• Experience using automated test systems and writing automated test programs.
• Experience writing technical documents.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent teamwork, coordination, and communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel as needed.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-organizational teams and with suppliers.

The work environment is heavily focused on research and development, with involvement in new reactor technology and AI incorporation. The position allows for remote work but requires travel to Wilmington to support onsite activities. It offers a dynamic setting where engineers can expand their skills and learn, with opportunities to work independently and collaboratively.

This is a Contract position based out of Wilmington, NC.

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $70.00/hr.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully remote position.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 18, 2026.

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