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Senior Mechanical CAD Design Security Clearance

Job in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, 02138, USA
Listing for: Draper
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-01
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Engineering Design & Technologists, Manufacturing Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Senior Mechanical CAD Design with Security Clearance
Overview:
Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation.

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Job Description

Summary:

The Senior Electronic CAD Designer creates moderate to highly complex PWB layouts using inputs from the schematic designers and other members of engineering. The senior electronic CAD designer plays a critical role in the development of designs for new or modified high-density printed wiring boards. Assists in the design and development of moderately complex and detailed layouts of printed wiring boards(PWBs).

Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assists electrical engineers with the design and layout of electrical hardware, primarily printed wiring boards (PWBs), and is able to interpret and understand all basic design requirements.
• Works on moderate to highly complex PWB designs and associated documentation.
• Works with moderate to minimal oversight from senior technical personnel.

• Regularly provides feedback on the effectiveness of processes and work instructions to management.
• Regularly interfaces with DFM engineers to define and implement fabrication criteria ensuring manufacturability.
• Assist engineers with constraint editing and entry.
• Regularly works with multiple senior technical staff members on design projects.
• Requests management assistance when conflicting information is provided by team members.
• Effectively communicates project status and issues to management and members of the project team in oral or written form as requested for the project.
• Performs other duties as assignments. Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to efficiently execute a project task and drive a layout project to
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to collect, organize, and capture design details in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Detailed knowledge of Mentor Graphics DxDesigner, Expedition, and Expedition.
• Advanced Packaging design tools required (VX).
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD (2D), CAM
350.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Familiarity with Solid Works.

• Familiarity with industry standards: IPC-7351, JEDEC-JP95, MIL-STD-1835.
• Knowledge of PWB assembly, PWB fabrication, hardware assembly, or hardware testing.

• Ability to follow processes and work instructions and adapt to new processes and work instructions quickly. Education

• Requires an associate's degree or certificate from a two-year technical school in applicable discipline or demonstrated equivalent knowledge and skills.
• Formal education in electronics or electrical circuit theory is preferred. Experience

• 10+ years of experience in the field of PWB design or technical drafting with specific tools knowledge.
• Experience using advanced packaging layout techniques such as dynamic wire-bond, complex flex and 3D die stacking. Additional

Job Description:

Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. Connect With Draper for Future Opportunities! If you don't find the right posting in our Career Opportunities, you may submit your resume for future consideration.

Job Location - City:
Cambridge

Job Location - State:
Massachusetts

Job Location - Postal Code:  The US base salary range for this full-time position is $38.00 - $64.60 Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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