Senior EMI​/EMC Engineer

Senior EMI/EMC Engineer

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. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation.

A Senior EMI/EMC Engineer is responsible to support the design, development, integration, and qualification of advanced electronic and RF systems. This engineer is expected to demonstrate strong understanding of Electromagnetic principles, grounding and shielding, signal integrity, and noise concepts. The ideal candidate will ensure electromagnetic compatibility across complex hardware platforms, helping to minimize interference, ensure regulatory compliance and improve overall system performance and robustness.

This role involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams including RF, digital, power, mechanical, and system engineers through the product lifecycle, from concept development through validation and production.

• Designs RF and Communications systems that solve challenging problems.
• Manages complex engineering projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Develops and maintains effective internal/external relationships.
• Drives solutions to complex problems with limited direction—contributes to requirements development, proposes ways forward, and adapts appropriately to changes in requirements.
• Performs analysis and modeling of complex radio frequency or communications systems.
• Contributes to customer presentations.
• Able to provide insight and suggest design modifications based on analysis outcomes, and to apply analysis techniques across a range of technical disciplines.
• Identifies program/system-level technical risks and develops and executes mitigation strategies.
• Actively mentors less experienced teammates and provides thoughtful, constructive feedback.
• Ability to lead a cross functional team.
• Involved in business development and proposal activities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of RF systems and architectures.
• Knowledge of fundamentals of electrical engineering.
• Skills with RF and Communications software tools.
• Hands on experience with instrumentation for RF measurement.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability and willing to work in highly collaborative team environment.
• Excellent management and organizational skills: proven ability to meet deadlines, task prioritization and attention to details.

Education:

Requires bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field. Advanced degree preferred.

Experience:

Requires 5–10 years experience in Radio Frequency or Communications Engineering or related field. Previous experience with anechoic chamber measurement, high speed board design, and mixed signal design is a plus.

Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance.

Job Location
- City:
Cambridge

Job Location
- State:
Massachusetts

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The US base salary range for this full-time position is $82,300.00 - $. 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.

Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement's approved rates by location and role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits.

Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities.

Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

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