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Our mission is to make the world safer-whether it’s protecting troops, securing infrastructure, or enabling smarter cities. We design, manufacture, and deploy advanced sensor systems that deliver real-time insights for defense and commercial applications.\nPosition Overview:\nAs we expand, we're looking for a Principal Systems Engineer who will apply their skills to help shape overall company technology strategy, lead internal product development and support customer integration and adoption activities. This will be achieved through the analysis and support of sensor systems at each stage in the product lifecycle from conceptualization to deployment and maintenance.\nLocation:\nThis position is located in the Syracuse, NY office with the potential for hybrid arrangements.\nResponsibilities:\nDesign and implementation of algorithms and analysis methods and tools for radar, direction finding, or other surveillance sensor systems without technical oversight\nLead the development of system architecture for new hardware designs\nCollaborate with corporate leadership and all other engineering departments to advance overall product capabilities\nProvide professional mentorship and technical guidance to engineering teams\nAct as a technical point of contact and subject matter expert for internal and external stakeholders\nWhat We’re Looking For:\nAn ability and a desire to own project assignments and work creatively and collaboratively on cross-disciplinary teams to deliver solutions that impress our customers and move our industry forward\nAn 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\nA mindset trained on long-term goals and objectives, balanced with making demonstratable incremental steps along the way to meet the pace of our industry\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills to efficiently convey complex ideas, coupled with an ability to listen, question, and understand stakeholder needs\nRequired Qualifications:\nBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field\n15+ years of professional experience\nExpert knowledge of RF sensing technology:Radar and/or communication systems using software-defined radios, custom hardware, and/or other COTS devices\nState estimation, data fusion, and Kalman filtering techniques and their implementation in tracking algorithms\nSensor performance modeling and simulation using analytical programming platforms such as MATLAB or Python\nDigital signal processing techniques, capabilities, and limitations\n\nAbility to travel 10%\nActive U.S. security clearance (Secret or above) preferred; ability to obtain and maintain a clearance required.\nThis position is located in the Syracuse, NY office with the potential for hybrid arrangements.\nCompensation 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, disability insurance, and potential stock options.\nSalary Range: The salary range for this position is estimated at $162,000 to $210,000 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.\nEqual Opportunity Employer: Hidden Level is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.\nSecurity Note: Due to the nature of Hidden Level’s technology, only U.S. citizens can be considered for this position. Hidden Level Employees must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance, if required for the position. 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