Senior Hardware Engineer – Embedded Systems

Hr Journals; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, disability, and life insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Parental leave and paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Relocation assistance

Job summary

A technology company located in the City of Rochester, New York, is looking for a Senior Hardware Engineer skilled in embedded systems to lead hardware lifecycle management. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, 6+ years of experience, and the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance. Responsibilities include designing high-speed protocols, PCB design, and ensuring military compliance. Benefits include health insurance, paid time off, and relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant experience or 10+ years without a degree in Digital Design.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design and integrate embedded microprocessors and high-speed interfaces.
• Lead full design cycles including requirement analysis and schematic capture.
• Ensure designs meet military and IPC standards.

Skills

Embedded design

Digital hardware

High-speed protocols

Circuit simulation

PCB design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

LTSpice

HyperLynx

MATLAB

Mentor VX/Designer

Job description

Senior Hardware Engineer – Embedded Systems

About the Role:

We are seeking a talented Digital Hardware Engineer to join our team and contribute to the development of next‑generation embedded digital hardware for Software Defined Radios (SDR) and related accessories. In this role, you will take ownership of the full hardware lifecycle—from high‑level conceptual design to manufacturing and field deployment—while collaborating with cross‑functional teams to ensure high‑performance, reliable communication systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• High‑Speed Digital Protocols: Design and integrate embedded microprocessors, ARM cores, DDR memory interfaces, and high‑bandwidth USB and Ethernet.
• Design Simulation & Analysis: Use tools such as LTSpice, HyperLynx, and MATLAB for circuit and system‑level modeling.
• Advanced Architecture & PCB Design: Lead full design cycles including requirement analysis, schematic capture (Mentor VX/Designer), and high‑speed layout analysis.
• Verification & Validation: Execute subsystem and system‑level test plans using lab equipment to detect and resolve hardware defects.
• Compliance & Reliability: Ensure designs meet MIL‑STD‑461 (EMI/EMC) and IPC standards for high‑reliability environments.
• Collaborate with software teams for embedded SW/VHDL integration and automation.
• Apply systems thinking to optimize interactions between digital design, thermal management, and software latency.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field.

• 6+ years of relevant experience (or 10+ years without a degree in Digital Design).

Ability to obtain and maintain a US Security Clearance.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Software Defined Radio (SDR) architectures and RF interactions.
• Proficiency in embedded software, scripting (Python), or VHDL for design automation.
• Familiarity with Agile PLM and configuration/lifecycle management tools.

Knowledge of Boundary Scan (JTAG) for high‑density PCBA testing.

Work Schedule:

• 9/80 schedule: 9 out of every 14 days (80 hours total) with every other Friday off.

Health, disability, and life insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Parental leave and paid time off

Company-paid holidays

• Relocation assistance available

Candidate Requirements:

Must be eligible for a US Security Clearance