Digital Hardware Engineer
Join as a Digital Hardware Engineer and lead high-speed, mission-critical hardware designs from concept to field deployment in a cutting-edge environment.
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.
- Department
- Information Technology
- Locations
- United States
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Job location
- Rochester, New York, USA
- Employment Level | Seniority
- Mid-Senior level
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Workplace & Culture at Sperton
At Sperton, we believe that great results come from great people.
Our culture is built on trust, collaboration, and a shared passion for delivering quality in everything we do.
We are a Norwegian-owned international company with colleagues across Europe, Asia, and the USA, working together seamlessly across time zones and cultures. Our teams are diverse, yet united by the same goal — to connect people and companies in meaningful ways.
We value openness, initiative, and continuous learning. Everyone at Sperton is encouraged to take ownership, share ideas, and challenge existing ways of working to make our solutions even better.
Even though we operate globally, our approach is personal. We take pride in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where people feel heard, respected, and motivated to grow — both professionally and personally.
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