Job Description & Responsibilities

　　We are looking for a Principal Hardware Engineer who will be responsible for leading research and development of new products, leading improvements existing products and overall systems solutions. This role will play a critical role developing Wave Relay Product solutions with our DOD customers. The Principal Hardware Engineer will identify customer needs through face to face interaction and play a critical role in developing the product solution. This individual will operate out of our New York City headquarters and manage projects involving a variety of functions.

　　Position ResponsibilitiesManaging, deriving, and capturing Product/Program requirements including mechanical and electrical interface design specifications, component requirements, and functional block diagramsSupporting software and hardware testingSupporting and facilitating engineering projects including new product/solution development, product changes, and customer integrationSupporting the change management process to ensure all required actions have been completed and that communication to key stakeholders is maintainedEnsuring quality documentation is updated/created as required, including technical manualsProviding support and delivering solutions for rapid development projectsModifying and updating requirements documentsCoordinating preparation of design drawings including updatesSupporting and facilitating project scheduling

　　Job Qualifications & Experience

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related fieldAt least 7 years working as a Hardware Design Engineer demonstrating powerful design thinking in both interaction and experience designAt least 3 years of experience in RF engineeringDefense Project Management Experience interfacing directly with customers for networking architecture solutions and product integration solutionsProduct Development experience Experience with complex systems development, evaluation and requirements captureExperience with electrical and mechanical interface requirementsExperience in risk analysis and progress reportingMust be willing to travel up to 50% of the timeMust have a United States security clearance or the ability to obtain a United States security clearance Preferred Qualifications

　　10 years of systems engineering and networking experienceExperience with Embedded LinuxKnowledge of audio/video encoder/decoders and interfacesExperience in electromagnetic capability (EMC) testing and designKnowledge of military certification/qualification testingExperience with enclosure/packaging design for hardware

　　The base pay for this role can vary from $180, 000 to $200, 000 a year based on individual qualifications. Eligibility for yearly discretionary bonus. Persistent Systems, LLC offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; paid time off (sick time and vacation time); flexible spending accounts; 401(k) plan with company match; fitness membership reimbursement; tuition assistance; mental health benefits; and pet discounts.

　　Company Overview

　　Headquartered in New York City since 2007, Persistent Systems, LLC is a global communications technology company which develops, manufactures, and integrates a patented and secure Mobile Ad Hoc Networking (MANET) system: Wave Relay. The company's industry leading R& D team has designed wireless networking protocols to support their cutting-edge Wave Relay system and technology. Wave Relay is capable of running data, video, voice and other applications under the most difficult and unpredictable conditions. Their suite of products is field proven and utilized in Commercial, Military, Government, Industrial, Agriculture, Robotics, and Unmanned System markets.

　　Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity

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