Electrical Engineer - Digital Hardware

About the role

At Hidden Level, we’re building the future of airspace awareness through cutting-edge RF sensing technology. Our mission is to make the world safer—whether it’s protecting troops, securing infrastructure, or enabling smarter cities. We design, manufacture, and deploy advanced sensor systems that deliver real-time insights for defense and commercial applications.

As we expand, we're looking for a 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.

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

Responsibilities

• Design and implement custom multi-layer circuit cards by performing part selection, schematic design, and aiding 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

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
• 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
• 10% travel

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 and disability insurance
• Remote or hybrid work environment
• Potential stock options

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this position based out of Syracuse, NY is estimated at $82,000 to $113,000 annually.