Senior Hardware Engineer (Digital Design & FPGA Development)

Metrea•Victor, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Metrea Advanced Signals is seeking a highly skilled and self-driven Senior Hardware Engineer to take ownership of digital board designs from concept to production. This role combines traditional board-level hardware design with FPGA development, requiring a strong technical foundation in both domains. The ideal candidate will be capable of designing high-performance digital circuits, writing VHDL/Verilog code for FPGAs, and collaborating with manufacturing teams to bring products to life. As a key technical contributor, the Lead Hardware Engineer is expected to promote best engineering practices, contribute to design process improvements, and ensure the development of robust, scalable, and high-quality products. This individual must be comfortable working independently while also mentoring others and contributing to a high-performing engineering culture.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
5+ years of hands-on experience in hardware design, with a focus on digital systems
Proven experience designing and validating complex digital boards (e.g., microcontrollers, FPGAs, SoCs, DDR, power supplies, digital interfaces such as USB)
Strong understanding of signal integrity, power integrity, and high-speed design techniques
Proficient at VHDL or Verilog for FPGA development and simulation
History of development using Intel (Altera) or Xilinx FPGAs
Experience with EDA tools (e.g., OrCAD, Altium) and FPGA toolchains (e.g., Intel Quartus, Xilinx Vivado)
Strong troubleshooting skills using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and power supplies
Familiarity with revision control and PLM tools (e.g., Git, PDXpert, Arena, Agile)
Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including hardware, software, and systems engineers, to develop cutting-edge products
Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently
Effective cross-functional communication skills, including engagement with customers, business development teams, project managers, manufacturing engineers, and field support personnel
Eligible to receive a security clearance
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
This position requires eligibility to obtain a Top Secret / TS/SCI clearance. Candidates will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with federal requirements.

Responsibilities

Own the entire design process from requirements through schematic capture, layout guidance, prototyping, validation, and production support
Use lab test equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, etc.) to validate and troubleshoot hardware and FPGA designs
Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure design for manufacturability, resolve production issues, and guide successful board builds
Adhere to and promote solid design principles, industry standards, and engineering best practices
Create and maintain comprehensive design documentation, including schematics, layout notes, BOMs, test plans, and FPGA code documentation
Drive continuous improvement in design methodologies, tools, workflows, and lifecycle management practices
Actively participate in and lead peer design reviews to ensure quality and consistency across projects
Work closely with software, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to ensure product integration and performance
Serve as a technical mentor to junior engineers and set an example for engineering rigor and professionalism