Electrical Engineer, Digital Hardware

About the Role

As an Electrical Engineer - Digital Hardware at Hidden Level, you will lead the design of custom hardware and firmware for cutting-edge sensor and communication systems, contributing to the future of airspace awareness through RF sensing technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement custom multi-layer circuit cards by performing part selection, schematic design, and aiding in layout activities.
• Maintain component libraries and create new parts for schematic capture.
• Perform functional test and verification activities for new hardware and aid in production transition and support.
• Design HDL solutions for the latest Xilinx FPGAs and SoC devices.
• Perform timing closure and create well constrained, maintainable solutions that are easily extensible and employ an efficient use of resources.
• Use scripting languages such as Python and Bash to automate and improve workflows.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Understanding of digital and analog circuits.
• Experience with VHDL and/or Verilog to configure FPGAs and other embedded systems.
• Experience with modern Xilinx FPGAs and the Vivado design environment.
• Experience with Communication and Sensor systems, Digital Signal Processing, Software Defined Radios, and RF System Design.
• Experience with Matlab, Python, Linux.

Qualifications

• 0-5 years related professional experience.
• A desire to own project assignments and work creatively and collaboratively on cross-disciplinary teams.
• An open-minded approach to solving challenges, and proactive development of backup plans.
• A mindset trained on long-term goals and objectives, balanced with making demonstratable incremental steps.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, coupled with an ability to listen, question, and understand stakeholder needs.
• 10% travel required.

Security Requirements

• U.S. citizens only.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance, if required.