Staff Systems Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 25, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jun 25, 2026. Hidden Level scores B on the Alion truth index.
Position Overview:
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. We're looking for a Staff Systems Engineer who will apply their skills to lead internal product development and 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.
Location:
This position is located in the Syracuse, NY office with the potential for hybrid arrangements.
Responsibilities:
- Design and implementation of algorithms and analysis methods and tools for radar, direction finding, or other surveillance sensor systems
- Lead the development of system architecture for new hardware designs
- Organize and participate in design reviews
- Collaborate with Software, Systems, Digital and RF engineers to advance overall product capabilities
- Play an active role in the validation and verification of both design and system-level capabilities
- Provide professional mentorship and technical guidance to engineering teams
What We’re Looking For:
- 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
- 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, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field
- 10+ years of professional experience
- Extensive knowledge of:
- Radar and/or communication systems using software-defined radios, custom hardware, and/or other COTS devices
- State estimation, data fusion, and Kalman filtering techniques and their implementation in tracking algorithms
- Sensor performance modeling and simulation
- Digital signal processing
- Analytical programming platforms such as MATLAB or Python
- Ability to travel 10%
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, potential stock options, life insurance, and disability insurance.
Salary Range: The anticipated salary range for this position based out of Syracuse, NY is estimated at $134,000 to $174,000 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 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.
Security 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. Please click here to review the National Security Clearance Adjudicative Guidelines.