Digital Hardware Engineer

$106,000 - $106,000/Yr

Hidden Level - Syracuse, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

Hybrid - Syracuse, NY

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Hidden Level is seeking a Digital Hardware Engineer to lead the design of custom hardware and firmware for advanced sensor and communication systems. This role is crucial in enhancing airspace safety through innovative drone detection technology, providing real-time data to improve security across various environments. The engineer will work collaboratively on cross-disciplinary teams, focusing on project ownership and creative problem-solving to meet industry challenges.

Responsibilities

• Perform part selection, schematic design, and aid 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

Requirements

• 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

Nice-to-haves

• Experience testing and validating analog and digital hardware using oscilloscopes, network analyzers, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, etc.
• Experience with modern Xilinx FPGAs and the Vivado design environment
• Experience with Communication and Sensor systems, Digital Signal Processing, Software Defined Radios, and RF System Design
• Experience with Matlab, Python, Linux

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible time off
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Remote or hybrid work environment
• Potential stock options