Sr. Specialist, Digital Hardware Engineer

L3HHCM20•City of Rochester, NY

64d•$90,500 - $168,500•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team as a Digital Hardware Engineer and play a critical role in advancing the next generation of embedded digital hardware supporting L3Harris Software Defined Radios (SDR) and accessories. Reporting to a Senior Engineering Manager, you will take ownership of the full hardware lifecycle—from conceptualizing high-level requirements to seeing your 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or a related field.
6+ years of relevant experience (4+ with a Master’s degree) or 10+ years of experience in Digital Design in lieu of a degree.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with SDR architectures, embedded SW/VHDL, and configuration management tools like 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.
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.
The ability to visualize cross-disciplinary impacts, such as how digital design choices affect thermal management or software latency.

Responsibilities

Comprehensive technical knowledge of embedded microprocessor design and integration for ARM Cores, DDR memory interfaces, and high-bandwidth USB and Ethernet.
Proficient use of simulation tools such as LTSpice for circuitry, HyperLynx for signal integrity, and MATLAB for system-level modeling.
Proven ability to lead the full design cycle—including requirement analysis, schematic capture (using Mentor VX/DxDesigner), and complex high-speed layout analysis.
Expertise in executing subsystem and system-level test plans, using lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers) to identify and resolve critical hardware defects.
Experience designing for MIL-STD-461 (EMI/EMC) and adhering to IPC standards to ensure hardware survivability in high-reliability environments.
Ability to obtain and maintain a US Security Clearance.