Senior Specialist, Digital Hardwaare Engineer - SDR

Direct Hire - Full Time position in Rochester, NY
Pay: $120K - $140K per year
Position

An excellent position with a large defense technology company delivering innovative mission solutions

Senior Specialist, Digital Hardware Engineer - SDR

Please apply ONLY if you have a BSEE or BSCE and 6+ years relevant experience

United States Citizenship is required due to governmentcontract requirement; we are unable to sponsor at this time.

• Bachelor's degree in electrical/computer engineering or related field.
• 6+ years of relevant experience (4+ with master's, 10+ years in lieu of a degree).
• Familiarity with SDR architectures
• Familiarity with embedded SW/VHDL

We are looking for an outstanding Digital Hardware Engineer to play a critical role in advancing the next generation of embedded digital hardware supporting the company's Software-Defined Radios (SDR) and accessories.

Reporting to a Senior Engineering Manager, this person will take ownership of the full hardware lifecycle—from conceptualizing high-level requirements to seeing designs move through manufacturing and into the field.

This is an opportunity to solve complex integration challenges within a cross-functional environment, ensuring our communication systems meet the highest performance standards.

• Familiarity with SDR architectures, embedded SW/VHDL
• Configuration management tools (such as Agile)
• A nuanced understanding of Software Defined Radio (SDR) architectures and the interaction between digital boards and RF circuitry.
• Experience using embedded software, scripting (e.g., Python), or VHDL to automate design analysis and facilitate rapid troubleshooting.
• Configuration & Lifecycle Management:
  Proficiency with Agile PLM software to manage product data and streamline manufacturing introduction.
• Familiarity with Boundary Scan tools (JTAG) for testing high-density PCBAs where physical probe access is limited.

• High-Speed Digital Protocols:
  Comprehensive technical knowledge of embedded microprocessor design and integration for ARM Cores, DDR memory interfaces, and high-bandwidth USB and Ethernet.
• Design Simulation & Analysis:
  Proficient use of simulation tools such as LTSpice for circuitry, Hyper Lynx for signal integrity, and MATLAB for system-level modeling.
• Advanced Architecture & PCB Design:
  Proven ability to lead the full design cycle—including requirement analysis, schematic capture (using Mentor VX/Designer), and complex high-speed layout analysis.
• Verification & Validation (V&V):
  Expertise in executing subsystem and system-level test plans, using lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers) to identify and resolve critical hardware defects.
• Compliance & Reliability Engineering:
  Experience designing for MIL-STD-461 (EMI/EMC) and adhering to IPC standards to ensure hardware survivability in high-reliability environments.
• Security Clearance Eligibility:
  Ability to obtain and maintain a US Security Clearance.

Please send resume to  - Amarx Search, Inc.

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