Electrical Engineer (Hardware Verification) - Rochester, NY

MissionHires; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MissionHires is actively seeking an on-site Electrical Engineer (Hardware Verification) in Rochester, NY. The role focuses on designing and automating RF test systems for complex military communications. Candidates will need to demonstrate hands-on RF testing experience and strong problem-solving abilities, collaborating closely with a team of engineers.

The position requires US Citizenship, and offers direct hire with competitive salary plus benefits. A Bachelor's Degree and relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with at least 4 years of relevant experience, or Graduate Degree with at least 2 years, or 8+ years of directly related experience in lieu of a degree.
• Hands-on RF and baseband test and measurement experience.
• Strong ability to analyze measurement data, validate techniques, and communicate findings.

Responsibilities

• Design and automate RF test and measurement systems for military communication equipment.
• Continuously improve measurement algorithms, techniques, and reporting.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers to evaluate measurement techniques.

Skills

RF test and measurement experience

NI LabVIEW proficiency

Object-Oriented Programming/Design

Software management tools familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Network analyzers

Power meters

DMMs

Oscilloscopes

Audio analyzers

Job description

MissionHires is seeking an on‑site Electrical Engineer (Hardware Verification) in Rochester, NY to join a Hardware Design Verification and Validation (HDV) team. You will design, automate, and improve RF test and measurement systems for complex military communications/networking equipment, drive continuous improvement of measurement algorithms and reporting, and collaborate closely with electrical and systems engineers. US Citizenship required. Direct hire with salary plus benefits.

Responsibilities

• Design and automate RF test and measurement systems for complex military communication/networking equipment
• Continuously improve measurement algorithms, techniques, and reporting to enhance quality and reduce overall test time
• Consult and collaborate with electrical engineers and broader engineering staff to evaluate measurement techniques and operational data
• Develop, debug, and maintain software for control/automation of test and measurement equipment (NI LabVIEW and TestStand)
• Utilize and integrate RF/baseband test equipment (spectrum/network analyzers, power meters, DMMs, oscilloscopes, audio analyzers)
• Apply object‑oriented programming and design (OOP/OOD) principles to test automation solutions
• Use software management tools (e.g., SVN/Git, JIRA) for version control and workflow management
• Document test methods, results, and reports to meet quality and compliance expectations

Requirements

• US Citizenship
• On‑site in Rochester, NY (no remote)
• Bachelor’s Degree and at least 4 years of relevant experience; or Graduate Degree and at least 2 years; or 8+ years of directly related experience in lieu of a degree
• Hands‑on RF and baseband test and measurement experience
• Proficiency with NI LabVIEW and TestStand for automated test development
• Experience with RF/baseband test equipment such as spectrum/network analyzers, power meters, DMMs, oscilloscopes, and audio analyzers
• Proficiency with Object‑Oriented Programming/Design (OOP/OOD)
• Familiarity with software management tools (e.g., SVN/Git, JIRA)
• Strong ability to analyze measurement data, validate techniques, and communicate findings to engineering stakeholders