Digital Hardware Design ( Rochester, NY ) - 34694

Digital Hardware Design ( Rochester, NY ) - 34694

Direct Hire Opportunity Salary Plus Benefits:

Depends on experience Onsite US Citizenship required

Relocation Assistance Available Job Description:

Join our team as a Digital Hardware Engineer and play a critical role in advancing the next generation of embedded digital hardware supporting the company's Software Defined Radios (SDR) and accessories.

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/DxDesigner), 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.

Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or a related field.

Experience:

6+ years of relevant experience (4+ with a Master's degree) or 10+ years of experience in Digital Design in lieu of a 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.