Hardware Engineer (Level 3)

Connexion Systems + Engineering; Town of Owego (NY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Connexion Systems & Engineering Inc. is seeking a Hardware Engineer in Owego, NY, working onsite full time. The role centers on PCB design, RF/digital CCA checkout, and MATLAB script development for testing and verification.

The position requires 4–6 years of hands-on experience with circuit design, Matlab, and test automation, plus active Secret clearance and on-site work in the Owego area.

Qualifications

• BS or MS with extensive experience in PCB design and RF/digital hardware.
• Active Secret security clearance required.
• On-site work in Owego, NY with US access requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering check-out of RF and Digital CCAs; update MATLAB scripts.
• Use RF test equipment like signal generators, PNAs, and spectrum analyzers.
• Collaborate on hands-on hardware troubleshooting and testing.

Skills

Circuit Design

Matlab

Test automation

Siemens Xpedition

Altium

PSpice

Zuken

Electronics troubleshooting

Education

BS + 9-15 Years experience

MS + 7-13 Years experience

Tools

Siemens Xpedition

Altium

PSpice

Zuken

Job description

Hardware Engineer Location: Owego, NY (Onsite Full Time) Desired Start Date: 11/30/2026 End Date / Duration: 10/29/2027 (~11 Months) Opportunity for FTE Hire: Yes Pay Rate / Bill Rate Range: $60.00 - $72.00 Hourly (NOOT) Overtime Status: Exempt (Required OT: 5.00 hrs/wk) Work Schedule: 4/10 - 1st Shift

Job Description Conducts printed circuit board (PCB) design activities, provides build support, and coordinates/performs engineering verification and engineering check‑out of circuit card assemblies (CCAs).

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform engineering check‑out of RF and Digital CCAs, which involves creating and updating MATLAB scripts for Electronic Warfare products.
• Utilize RF measurement and test equipment including Signal Generators, PNAs, and Spectrum Analyzers.
• Collaborate closely with team members on hands‑on hardware troubleshooting and testing.

Manager Notes & Supplier Guidelines: Tooling Preference: Siemens Xpedition is desired; however, candidates proficient with any physical design tool (e.g., Altium, PSpice, Zuken) in its place will be considered.

Important Restriction: DO NOT submit candidates who were disqualified from request 22366-1 (same requirement/manager).

Clearance Requirements: Active Secret Security Clearance is strictly required.

Skills Matrix Category

Skill Name Required? Importance Minimum Experience Areas of Expertise

• Circuit Design Yes 1 4 - 6 Years
• Matlab Yes 5 1 - 2 Years
• Test automation experience Yes 3 1 - 2 Years
• Siemens Xpedition (Altium/PSpice/Zuken accepted) No 4 1 - 2 Years
• Electronics circuit card troubleshooting and testing Yes 2 4 - 6 Years

Compliance & Qualifications Level / Education: Level 3 (BS + 9-15 Years experience OR MS + 7-13 Years experience) Security Clearance: Secret (Active required) Access Requirements: Role requires access to ECI information.

Training: Specialized ESD training will be provided on‑site.