Digital Hardware Engineer

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Location: Rochester, New York, USA (Relocation assistance available) Employment Type: Full-time Work Schedule: 9 out of every 14 days (80 hours total) – every other Friday off Security Requirement: Must be eligible for U.S. Security Clearance Role Overview 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). What You’ll Do 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 Who You Are (Must-Have 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 Have 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 About Sperton This Position is Sponsored by Sperton Global, a recruitment and consulting company with an international reach. We are committed to helping our clients achieve success in their hiring processes, finding the right people for the right positions.

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