Digital Hardware Engineer

Sperton Global AS • Village of Highland Falls, NY

4h • Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring a Digital Hardware Engineer for one of our clients in Rochester, NY. In this role, you will own the full hardware lifecycle from high-level requirements and design through manufacturing and field deployment. You will work on high-speed digital systems in high-reliability environments, with a focus on embedded microprocessors, DDR interfaces, USB/Ethernet, signal integrity, PCB layout, verification, EMI/EMC compliance, and support for US security clearance eligibility. The position follows a 9/80 work schedule (9 days out of 14, 80 hours total, every other Friday off).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field (Master’s preferred)
• 6+ years of relevant hardware engineering experience (or 4+ years with a Master’s degree)
• Strong expertise in high-speed digital design, embedded microprocessor integration (ARM, DDR, USB/Ethernet)
• Proven experience with simulation tools (LTSpice, HyperLynx, MATLAB) and schematic/layout tools (Mentor VX/Designer)
• Hands-on verification/validation using lab equipment and root-cause analysis
• Knowledge of MIL-STD-461 (EMI/EMC) and IPC standards
• US citizen and eligible to obtain US Security Clearance
• Fluent in English

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Software Defined Radio (SDR) architectures and RF/digital interaction
• Embedded software/VHDL scripting (e.g., Python) for automation and troubleshooting
• Boundary Scan (JTAG) proficiency for high-density PCBs
• Familiarity with Agile PLM for configuration and lifecycle management

Responsibilities

• Lead design and integration of embedded microprocessor systems (ARM cores, DDR memory, high-speed USB/Ethernet)
• Perform circuit simulation and signal integrity analysis (LTSpice, HyperLynx, MATLAB)
• Execute full design cycle: requirements, schematic capture (Mentor VX/Designer), high-speed layout
• Conduct subsystem and system-level verification/validation using lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers)
• Design for MIL-STD-461 EMI/EMC compliance and IPC standards
• Support reliability engineering and hardware survivability in demanding environments
• Collaborate on SDR architectures, HW/SW integration, and rapid troubleshooting
• Manage product data and lifecycle using Agile PLM tools

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level