About this role
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.
Other facts
About Sperton Global AS
SPERTON is a full-range provider of Global Recruitment, People Management, Global Mobility and Business support services within focused industry sectors. Our head office is located in Norway. We have over 20 years’ of experience supporting clients within the Human Resources area. We can support you globally through our own companies and partners in more than 140 countries.
Sperton had been specializing in the supply of the very best freelance and permanent white-collar professionals working with projects. We provide consultant and recruitment services to companies of all types and sizes, including consultancies, contractors, sub-contractors, developers and end clients operating across a wide range of projects and environments.
Now our services also include People Management, Global Mobility and Business Support Services.
Legal entity set-up, payroll services, HR administration, compliance, and insurance provision, cultural awareness training, and mobility support – everything needed to work compliantly with local legislation and regulations in different countries.
With over 20 years of global experience within project execution, we understand your challenges and know how to support you from the start to the end of the project.
What you'll do
- The Digital Hardware Engineer will lead the design and integration of embedded microprocessor systems and execute the full design cycle from requirements to validation. This role involves working on high-speed digital systems in high-reliability environments.
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