Senior Electronics Design Engineer

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.

We are seeking a Senior Electronics Design Engineer to join the Embedded Electronics group. As a senior member of the technical staff, the candidate will play a critical role in the development of next‑generation processing, computing and sensor‑actuator hardware within the electronics division. Members of the Embedded Electronics group support a variety of multi‑disciplinary programs lasting an average of 12 to 18 months each.

In addition to working on sponsored programs, group members are also encouraged to develop and participate in internally funded research and development programs.

In addition, this position requires onsite work in Cambridge, MA.

• Translate project and system requirements into well‑defined hardware architectures working with cross‑functional teams.
• Innovatively solve issues, drive completion of projects to schedule, and collaborate with other technical contributors.
• Build, debug and test prototypes and deliverable hardware.
• Prepare documentation for manufacturing, and provide continuous support.
• Research and enable innovative solutions for cutting‑edge designs.
• Engage other engineers and partners to develop reliable, cost‑effective end solutions for products.
• Drive solutions to complex problems with limited direction, contributing to requirements development and proposing ways forward.
• Independently perform complex electronic architectures and designs.
• Manage tasks with multiple cross‑functional members and effectively communicate status to project leadership and customers.
• Actively mentor less experienced teammates and provide thoughtful, constructive feedback.
• Support business development and proposal activities.

• Proficiency in electronic design.
• Ability to write detailed design specifications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with the proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Thorough understanding of engineering theories and procedures.

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field. Advanced degree preferred.

5-10 years of experience in electrical engineering or related field.

• MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering preferred.
• Experience leading teams of engineers with mixed skillsets and background in developing new products/business.
• Experience and understanding of power integrity design and design of power conditioning circuitry for power rails typically used on digital PCB designs.
• Experience designing systems that use DDR3/4 memory, PCIe, and G‑bit serial interfaces.
• Basic experience with microcontroller software (using C/C++/or assembly), and FPGA firmware (VHDL or Verilog). Understanding of basic functionality and how the circuit designs interface with SW and FW.
• Experience with the following design and simulation tools:
  Siemens Designer and Layout, Hyperlinx, Ansys, Spice, Matlab.
• Experience with miniature electronic packaging and design using bare die or chip‑scale packages. Ability to understand and influence packaging design constraints and requirements for custom designs.

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

Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139‑3563

US base salary range: $82,300.00 – $

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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