Electrical Engineer - Digital Hardware

Electrical Engineer - Digital Hardware

At Hidden Level, we're building the future of airspace awareness through cutting-edge RF sensing technology. Our mission is to make the world safer-whether it's protecting troops, securing infrastructure, or enabling smarter cities. We design, manufacture, and deploy advanced sensor systems that deliver real-time insights for defense and commercial applications.

Position Overview:

As we expand, we're looking for a Digital Hardware Engineer who will apply their skills and experience to lead the design of custom hardware and firmware for cutting-edge sensor and communication systems.

Location: This position is located in the Syracuse, NY office with the potential for hybrid arrangements.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement custom multi-layer circuit cards by performing partselection, schematic design, and aiding in layout activities
• Maintain component libraries and create new parts for schematic capture
• Perform functional test and verification activities for new hardware and aid in production transition and support
• Design HDL solutions for the latest Xilinx FPGAs and SoC devices
• Perform timing closure and create well constrained, maintainable solutions that are easily extensible and employ an efficient use of resources
• Use scripting languages such as Python and Bash to automate and improve workflows

What We're Looking For:

• A desire to own project assignments and work creatively and collaboratively on cross-disciplinary teams to deliver solutions that impress our customers and move our industry forward.
• An open-minded approach to solving challenges, and proactive development of backup plans to ensure the team can hit the mark even whenencounteringthe unexpected.
• A mindset trainedonlong-term goals andobjectives, balanced with making demonstratable incremental steps along the way to meet the pace of our industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to efficiently convey complex ideas, coupled with an ability to listen, question, and understand stakeholder needs.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
• 0-5 years related professional experience
• Understanding of digital and analog circuits
• Experience with VHDL and/or Verilog to configure FPGAs and other embedded systems
• 10% travel

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience testing andvalidatinganalog and digital hardware using oscilloscopes, network analyzers, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, etc.
• Experience with modern Xilinx FPGAs and theVivadodesign environment
• Experience with Communication and Sensor systems, Digital Signal Processing, Software Defined Radios, and RF System Design
• Experience withMatlab, Python, Linux

Compensation and Benefits: Hidden Level offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid parental leave, flexible time off, 401(k) with employer contributions, life insurance, and disability insurance. The company also provides a remote or hybrid work environment and potential stock options.

Salary Range: The anticipated salary range for this position based out of Syracuse, NY is estimated at $82,000 to $113,000 annually. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Hidden Level considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer

Equal Opportunity Employer: Hidden Level is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Security Note: Due to the nature of Hidden Level's technology, only U.S. citizens can be considered for this position. Hidden Level Employees must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance, if required for the position. Please click here to review the National Security Clearance Adjudicative Guidelines.