Digital Design Engineer ( Rochester, NY )
Direct Hire Salary Plus Benefits:
Relocation Assistance Available
US Citizenship required
Onsite Only Digital Design Electrical Engineer who is excited to take on challenging design problems and help shape the next generation of software-defined radios and tactical communications systems. In this role, you’ll lead the design and development of advanced digital hardware — from concept through production — while working alongside experts in FPGA, DSP, RF, and embedded systems. You’ll gain exposure to the latest high-speed digital interfaces, power-efficient designs, and mission-critical systems integration. If you’re driven by innovation, collaboration, and the chance to see your work directly impact global security and defense missions, this role is for you. Essential Functions: Digital hardware research, design, and development related to software defined radios.
Simulation, prototyping, schematic capture, understanding of printed wiring board and flexible circuit layout design, hands on measurement of high speed and other electrical interfaces
Ability to prioritize tasks and issues based on technical challenge and business/revenue impact.
Diverse product development knowledge from component selection through change orders and factory implementation.
Analysis of electrical requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints.
Extensive hands-on experience with test equipment including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators etc. to establish operating data, conducts experimental tests and evaluate results.
Proficient in the use of high-level programming languages to configure programmable logic devices, control electrical circuits, and to increase job efficiency.
Perform integration with other subsystems including RF, FPGA, DSP, embedded firmware, test equipment, etc.
Provide timely and thorough response to issues that impact continuous production and generation of revenue in in operations
Problem-solving expertise, ability to work autonomously and with others.
Ability of obtain a US Secret Security Clearance. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. Preferred Additional Skills: Experience in emerging digital design trends (including new parts, manufacturers, capabilities, analysis)
Experience with state-of-the-art high-speed digital communications protocols (USB, Gb Ethernet, PCIeXpress, etc.).