Senior Specialist - Electrical Engineer (Digital ...

About the job 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 supportConfidential 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. #ElectricalEngineering #DigitalHardware #EmbeddedSystems #HardwareDesign #SoftwareDefinedRadio #SignalIntegrity #PCBDesign #AerospaceEngineering #DefenseTechnology #ARMArchitecture #EngineeringJobs #TechCareers

Created: 2026-03-11