Senior Digital Hardware Engineer

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. As we expand, we're looking for a Sr. Digital hardware Engineer who will apply their skills and experience to lead the design of custom hardware and firmware for cutting-edge sensor and communication systems.

Responsibilities:

• Define custom multi-layer PCB architectures and perform part selection, schematic design, and aid in layout activities
• Maintain component libraries and create new parts for schematic capture
• Perform PCB power and signal integrity simulations on high-speed memory and other critical interfaces
• Perform functional test and verification activities for new hardware and aid in production transition and support
• Work closely with board houses and other vendors to ensure successful fabrication and assembly of designs
• Architect and design HDL solutions for the latest Xilinx FPGAs and SoC devices such as Ultrascale+ and RFSoCs
• Create and implement HDL components for data acquisition, digital signal processing, command and control, external hardware interfaces, high-speed communication protocols such as Ethernet and PCIe, and more
• 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
• Perform integration and test of hardware and HDL designs at subsystem and system levels
• Provide information in support of project planning, execution, and oversight

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 related field
• 5+ years related professional experience
• Extensive PCB design experience including the design of digital and analog circuits including FPGAs, microcontrollers, memories, and high-speed data converters
• Proficiency with VHDL and/or Verilog to configure FPGAs and other embedded systems
• Applied experience testing and validating analog and digital hardware using oscilloscopes, network analyzers, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, etc. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with modern Xilinix FPGAs and the Vivado design environment
• Experience with Communication and Sensor systems, Digital Signal Processing, Software Defined Radios, and RF System Design
• Experience with providing design oversight and detailed design review feedback
• Experience with Matlab, Python, Linux

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

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, life insurance, and disability insurance. The company also provides a remote or hybrid work environment and potential stock options.

Salary Range: The anticipated salary range for this position based out of Syracuse, NY is estimated at $109,000 to $133,000 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/ Affirmative Action employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran, disability status, or any other federal, state, or locally protected category.

Security Note: Due to the nature of Hidden Level’s technology, only U.S. citizens or Green Card holders can be considered for this position.