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Job Title – Digital Hardware Engineer
Location – Rochester, New York ( Relocation $ Available )
Base Salary – $120,000 – $140,000
JOB # 83425607
Industry: Aerospace / Aviation / Defense
Job Category: Engineering – Electrical
*** Client Screening Questions***
1- Are you a US Citizen and are Eligible to obtain a US Security Clearance?
Job Schedule:
Work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – every other Friday off
Job Description:
Join our team as a Digital Hardware Engineer will take ownership of the full hardware lifecycle—from conceptualizing high-level requirements to seeing your designs move through manufacturing and into the field.
Job Functions:
High-Speed Digital Protocols:
Comprehensive technical knowledge of embedded microprocessor design and integration for ARM Cores, DDR memory interfaces, and high-bandwidth USB and Ethernet.
Design Simulation & Analysis:
Proficient use of simulation tools such as LTSpice for circuitry, HyperLynx for signal integrity, and MATLAB for system-level modeling.
Advanced Architecture & PCB Design:
Proven ability to lead the full design cycle—including requirement analysis, schematic capture (using Mentor VX/Designer), and complex high-speed layout analysis.
Verification & Validation (V&V):
Expertise in executing subsystem and system-level test plans, using lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers) to identify and resolve critical hardware defects.
Compliance & Reliability Engineering:
Experience designing for MIL-STD-461 (EMI/EMC) and adhering to IPC standards to ensure hardware survivability in high-reliability environments.
Security Clearance Eligibility:
Ability to obtain and maintain a US Security Clearance.
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in electrical/computer engineering or a related field.
6+ years of relevant experience (4+ with a master’s degree)
Preferred Additional Skills:
Specialized Knowledge:
Familiarity with SDR architectures, embedded SW/VHDL, and configuration management tools like Agile.
SDR & RF Architecture Mastery: A nuanced understanding of Software Defined Radio (SDR) architectures and the interaction between digital boards and RF circuitry.
Hardware-Software Integration:
Experience using embedded software, scripting (e.g., Python), or VHDL to automate design analysis and facilitate rapid troubleshooting.
Configuration & Lifecycle Management:
Proficiency with Agile PLM software to manage product data and streamline manufacturing introduction.
Diagnostic Tool Proficiency: Familiarity with Boundary Scan tools (JTAG) for testing high-density PCBAs where physical probe access is limited.
