Senior Specialist – Electrical Engineer (Digital Hardware Design)

Senior Specialist – Electrical Engineer (Digital Hardware Design)

Rochester, NY | Hybrid Engineering Environment | Relocation Available
$110K–$140K Base + Full Benefits
Security Clearance Eligibility Required

A leading advanced communications and aerospace technology organization is seeking a Senior Digital Hardware Engineer to help architect the next generation of Software Defined Radio (SDR) platforms and high-performance embedded systems used in mission-critical environments.

This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge digital hardware powering secure communications systems where performance, reliability, and signal integrity matter at the highest level.

If you enjoy solving complex system-level problems at the intersection of embedded processors, high-speed interfaces, and RF architectures, this role offers deep technical ownership across the full hardware lifecycle—from concept through field deployment.

What You'll Be Building:

You will help design and deliver high-performance embedded digital hardware supporting next-generation communication platforms.

Key focus areas include:

Embedded microprocessor integration (ARM architectures)
High-speed digital interfaces including DDR, Ethernet, and USB
Advanced PCB design and architecture for complex high-speed systems
Signal integrity and simulation analysis
Hardware verification and validation of mission-critical systems
Integration with RF and SDR communication architectures

You will collaborate with systems, RF, firmware, and software teams to ensure hardware performance meets demanding real-world operational requirements.

Tools & Technologies:

Engineers in this environment regularly work with:

LTSpice
HyperLynx
MATLAB
Mentor VX / DxDesigner
Oscilloscopes and logic analyzers
Boundary Scan / JTAG tools

Experience with SDR architectures, embedded software, Python, VHDL, or Agile PLM is highly valued.

Ideal Background:

You may be a strong fit if you have:

6+ years of digital hardware design experience
Experience integrating embedded processors and high-speed interfaces
Proven ability to lead complex PCB design and architecture
Experience performing hardware verification, testing, and signal integrity analysis
Background in aerospace, defense, communications, or high-reliability electronics

Candidates must be eligible to obtain a U.S. security clearance.

Why Engineers Pursue Roles Like This:

Work on mission-critical communication systems used in real-world operations
Solve complex system-level engineering challenges
Collaborate with top engineers in embedded systems and RF architecture
Enjoy a 9/80 schedule (every other Friday off)
Access excellent benefits and relocation support

Confidential Search:

This role is being conducted as a confidential search by Northwest Talent Solutions, a firm specializing in advanced engineering and technical leadership recruitment.

Qualified candidates will receive full client details during the interview process.

Interested? Send your resume or connect directly to learn more.

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