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Senior RF Engineer

Hidden Level
Syracuse, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 1/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/19/2026
Hidden Level is transforming airspace safety with innovative, scalable drone detection and airspace technology. We provide real-time, actionable data to enhance security across various environments. As we expand, we're looking for an RF Engineer to join our team to help us accelerate our product development initiatives.

Location: This position is onsite in Syracuse, NY office, with the potential for hybrid arrangements.

Responsibilities

  • Derive and document RF system requirements working collaboratively with multiple technical disciplines
  • Develop innovative RF subsystem and system architectures
  • Simulate, model, design, select and characterize components
  • Design, implement, test, and integrate RF circuit cards and subsystems for use in our cutting-edge communications, radar, and other sensor systems
  • Participate in cross-functional technical design reviews
  • Perform and support integration and test activities and events
  • Support or perform project planning, execution, and oversight
  • Provide mentorship to junior staff

What We’re Looking For

  • A desire to lead development projects and work creatively and collaboratively on cross-disciplinary teams to deliver solutions that impress our customers and move our industry forward.
  • An open-minded approach to solving challenges, and proactive development of backup plans to ensure the team can hit the mark even when encountering the unexpected.
  • A mindset trained on long-term goals and objectives, balanced with making demonstratable incremental steps along the way to meet the pace of our industry.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills to efficiently convey complex ideas, coupled with an ability to listen, question, and understand stakeholder needs.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 5 years of professional experience
  • Demonstrated skills in software simulation platforms such as Ansys HFSS, Matlab, or Python
  • 10% travel

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience and interest in one or more of the following areas:
    • Antennas and Phased Arrays
    • Receivers
    • Exciters
    • Simulation
    • Anechoic Chamber Measurements
    • Schematic Capture
  • Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
Compensation and Benefits: Hidden Level offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid parental leave, flexible time off, 401(k) with employer contributions, life insurance, and disability insurance. The company also provides a remote or hybrid work environment and potential stock options.

Salary Range: The anticipated salary range for this position based out of Syracuse, NY is estimated at $109,000 to $136,000 annually. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Hidden Level considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer

Equal Opportunity Employer: Hidden Level is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran, disability status, or any other federal, state, or locally protected category.

Security Note: Due to the nature of Hidden Level’s technology, only U.S. citizens can be considered for this position.

Salary : $109,000 - $136,000

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