Staff Systems Engineer

Hidden Level; City of Syracuse (NY); Hybrid; USD 134,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k) with employer contributions

Potential stock options

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Hidden Level is seeking a Staff Systems Engineer in Syracuse, NY, to lead product development and integration. The ideal candidate will apply their expertise in radar and communication systems, mentor engineering teams, and drive innovative solutions across the product lifecycle.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, 10+ years of experience, and skills in programming related to sensor systems.

At Hidden Level, you can expect a competitive salary in the range of $134,000 to $174,000, along with comprehensive benefits like health insurance and flexible time off.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience in relevant field.
• Extensive knowledge of radar, communication systems, and analytical programming.
• Ability to travel 10%.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement algorithms for sensor systems.
• Lead development of system architecture for new hardware.
• Participate in design reviews and collaborate with engineers.

Skills

Radar and/or communication systems

State estimation

Data fusion

Kalman filtering techniques

Sensor performance modeling

Digital signal processing

MATLAB

Python

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Position Overview

Hidden Level is transforming airspace safety with innovative, scalable drone detection and airspace technology. We provide real-time, actionable data to enhance security across various environments. We're looking for a Staff Systems Engineer who will apply their skills to lead internal product development and customer integration and adoption activities. This will be achieved through the analysis and support of sensor systems at each stage in the product lifecycle from conceptualization to deployment and maintenance.

Location

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

Responsibilities

• Design and implementation of algorithms and analysis methods and tools for radar, direction finding, or other surveillance sensor systems
• Lead the development of system architecture for new hardware designs
• Organize and participate in design reviews
• Collaborate with Software, Systems, Digital and RF engineers to advance overall product capabilities
• Play an active role in the validation and verification of both design and system-level capabilities
• Provide professional mentorship and technical guidance to engineering teams

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 when encountering the unexpected
• A mindset trained on long-term goals and objectives, 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 a related technical field
• 10+ years of professional experience
• Extensive knowledge of:
  • Radar and/or communication systems using software‑defined radios, custom hardware, and/or other COTS devices
  • State estimation, data fusion, and Kalman filtering techniques and their implementation in tracking algorithms
  • Sensor performance modeling and simulation
  • Digital signal processing
  • Analytical programming platforms such as MATLAB or Python
• Ability to travel 10%

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, potential stock options, life insurance, and disability insurance.

Salary Range

The anticipated salary range for this position based out of Syracuse, NY is estimated at $134,000 to $174,000 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.